Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Sir Edward Elgar was born in the village of Lower Broadheath
near Worcester and was the son of a Worcester piano tuner. He is
arguably Britain's greatest ever composer who bestrode the gap
between the 19th and 20th centuries and created an unbelievably
varied body of work. Principally self-taught, Elgar later
went on to teach music in many of the city's schools. He also
played the organ at St George's Roman Catholic Church in
Worcester.
Elgar's works include the Enigma Variations – Pomp &
Circumstance Military Marches, one of which became 'Land of Hope
and Glory', referred to by many as the second national anthem.
Take a walk on the inspirational Malvern Hills, visit Spetchley
Park Gardens where Elgar once lived, visit Worcester Cathedral,
home to the Elgar stain glass window or visit The Elgar Birthplace
Museum and learn more about England's greatest composer.
