24 reactions | We’re bringing Elgar’s Enigma Variations to Northampton's Royal & Derngate. Get to know a little about the piece and join us there on Friday 24 November. ️ www.rpo.co.uk/whats-on/eventdetail/2018/-/elgars-enigma-variations | Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | Facebook

In 1899, English composer Edward Elgar created his Enigma Variations; a set of variations on the one melody, with each one representing someone special in his life. This piece has never lost popularity, especially with the moving and powerful ‘Nimrod’ variation. Experience this rousing work on Friday 9 Saturday 10 April in QPAC's picturesque Concert Hall > bit.ly/QSOEnigma 🎼 | Queensland Symphony Orchestra

This week’s performances open with “Nimrod” from Elgar’s "Enigma" Variations, performed in memory of Sir André Previn. | Boston Symphony Orchestra

Edward Elgar's "Enigma Variations" has been used often in film and TV, most recently within Hans Zimmer's excellent score to the movie Dunkirk. If you liked the movie and its music, don't miss our LIVE performances of the Elgar, this coming Sunday and Tuesday! Tickets from $20. symp.ws/enigma | Winston-Salem Symphony