‘Nimrod’, one of music’s most endearing tributes, lies at the heart of the ‘Enigma’ Variations, and there are many more touching portraits to unveil here. Each movement dedicated to in his own words ‘his friends pictured within’. Edward Elgar loved cryptic codes and he hid one in his most famous work – it is still to be cracked even to this day.

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Cracking Elgar’s Enigma Code

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‘Nimrod’, one of music’s most endearing tributes, lies at the heart of the ‘Enigma’ Variations, and there are many more touching portraits to unveil here. Each movement dedicated to in his own words ‘his friends pictured within’. Edward Elgar loved cryptic codes and he hid one in his most famous work – it is still to be cracked even to this day.

In Swansong, Arvo Pärt creates a mesmerising anthem to the 19th century priest and scholar, Cardinal Newman.

The music of Frank Martin, operatic in scope is brought to the concert platform by world renowned baritone Roderick Williams.

Geoffrey Gordon

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Nov 30, 2024

Cracking Elgar’s Enigma Code · BBC Philharmonic

Nov 30, 2024

BBC Philharmonic - Cracking Elgar’s Enigma Code · The Bridgewater Hall

13 - 15 Jun, 2025

Season Finale: Mozart’s Prague Symphony with Gábor Takács-Nagy · Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

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BBC Philharmonic - Cracking Elgar’s Enigma Code  · The Bridgewater Hall