On This Day: June 19th 1889 The Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar premiered at St. James's Hall in London. Elgar dedicated the Enigma Variations “to my friends pictured within,” with each variation portraying someone from his close circle. These include his wife Alice, publisher Augustus J. Jaeger, and even Elgar himself. By naming the theme “Enigma,” he posed a challenge that has caused much speculation about a hidden puzzle within the work, which is believed to be a hidden melody, but this has

🎶 Elgar's renowned 'Enigma Variations' premiered #OnThisDay 125 years ago! We're enjoying Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s wonderful performance of Variation IX: Nimrod to celebrate | Decca Classics

Blink and you’ll miss it 👀 Since lots of you enjoyed our recent post of Elgar’s 'Nimrod', here’s another of his Enigma Variations for you 🎶 The shortest of the bunch, this one is over and done in under 30 seconds! | London Philharmonic Orchestra

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

Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar will kick off the 2019-20 season. Preview this audience-favorite, then help us celebrate the new season on September 19-21! Save your seats >> http://bit.ly/2ZaXFsE | Minnesota Orchestra