Elgar: Enigma Variations
Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast
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Elgar and the Nimrod Variation
This is irresistibly confident, even brash music. It's slightly jarring and reminds me a little bit of Tchaikovsky's Desperate Happiness at the end of his fourth and fifth symphonies. So yes, Elgar considers himself as a dear friend. Do you recognize it? Yes, it's the Nimrod variation coming back proud and noble.
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