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Enigma Variations
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In 1898, as the new century approached Edward Elgar was 41, a composer of some repute but struggling for recognition. One evening he improvised variations upon a whimsical theme to his wife, Alice, inpsired by characteristics of his friends. It grew from something “commenced in a spirit of humour and continued in deep seriousness” into something more substantial. It is believed that Elgar hid another melody within his theme, but despite many theo...
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Edward Elgar - Enigma Variations
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1 dates (4 Jun - 4 Jun)
Jun
4
Wed
7:00 pm
Southbank Centre
London, United Kingdom
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