Elgar: Enigma Variations
Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast
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Elgar writes some of his most difficult music for the most ridiculous of situations. The first few bars were suggested by his great bulldog Dan, a well-known character. Variation 12 is back to seriousness again. Basil Nevinson and amateur cellist was another close friend of the Elgar's.
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