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

It's the warmest, tenderest and most stirring masterpiece in all of British music: who isn’t moved by the profound emotion of Nimrod? Martyn Brabbins conducts Elgar's collection of characterful orchestral portraits, the Enigma Variations, at Cadogan Hall on Wednesday 16 April. Find out more: www.rpo.co.uk/whats-on/eventdetail/2376/-/elgars-enigma-variations | Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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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