News

After almost a quarter of a century at the helm of  Manchester's Halle Orchestra, Sir Mark Elder is standing down as Music Director of the Orchestra.  Sir Mark, President of the Society, inherited...

Conductor, Neil Mantle, was presented with the Elgar Medal, the Society’s highest award, at a concert given in St Cuthbert’s Church, Edinburgh as part of the 2023 Festival Fringe.  The concert given...

In 1919 Loughborough in Leicestershire commissioned a war memorial to the men who gave their lives in the service of their country.  The memorial, which was completed in 1923, took the form of a 46...

Despite Elgar’s trip late in life to the Amazon, it may still seem strange to many that a series of programmes about Elgar and British culture have become a feature of the programming on one of...

The Elgar Society is pleased to welcome Julian Rushton to its illustrious roster of Vice- Presidents.  An academic and author, Julian Rushton has been a long-standing member of the Elgar Society and...

The opening days of the Elgar Festival saw conductor Kenneth Woods preside over a conducting masterclass.  Over two days a group of aspiring conductors were guided by Ken using chiefly Elgar’s...

The final day of the Elgar Festival in Worcester was a full one for Elgar Society members.  It began with a superb A.T. Shaw Lecture, delivered by composer and broadcaster Michael Berkeley together...

Julian Lloyd Webber, past President and current Vice-President of the Society, has been honoured in the Queen's Birthday honours list with the OBE for services to music.  On hearing the news, Stuart...

Due to personal reasons, the Chairman of the Society, Neil Mantle, has decided to step down from the position as the 2021 AGM.  The Council of the Society has agreed that Vice-Chairman, Stuart...

On 20 June 2020 the Elgar Society presented its first ever virtual meeting in response to the Corona virus pandemic. All Society members were invited to view a specially compiled presentation...

On 8 March 2020, following a performance of his realisation of Elgar’s Symphony No.3, Anthony Payne presented the Elgar Medal to Adrian Brown on behalf of the Society. Presenting the Medal, Anthony...

Long standing member of the Elgar Society, Lani Spahr, has been awarded Honorary Membership of the Society in recognition of his pioneering work in the restoration and discovery of  historic archive...

Due to current health concerns, the organisers of the Elgar Festival have cancelled the 2020 events.  Dr. Adrian Gregson, chairman of the Festival committee writes: I am writing with the not...

For the first time the contents of the pre-1999 Elgar Society Newsletter/Journal booklets are available on the Society website.  From 1977 until 1999 the Society issued a booklet three times each...

Young Russian violinist Anastasia Vedyakova is the latest recipient of the Elgar Medal. The award is highest honour to be granted by the Society and is presented to those who have demonstrated...

Neil Mantle MBE has become the the Elgar Society’s new Chairman. He brings to the post a wealth of performing experience as the founding conductor of the Scottish Sinfonia in 1970 as well as...

The Elgar Lecture at this year’s Three Choirs Festival was given by Society member Timothy Day.  His subject was Elgar and English Cathedral Music.  Having spent many years working at the National...

Worcester Cathedral was host to the 100th anniversary performance of Elgar's iconic Cello Concerto.  A rapt audience was treated to an outstanding rendering of the Concerto given by the English...

The 2019 Elgar Festival takes place in Worcester from May 30 to June 2.  This year the Festival features a variety of attractions ranging from exhibitions to concerts, taking in talks, recitals and...

Retiring Membership Secretary, David Young, has been presented with the Society's Certificate of Merit in recognition of his long service to the Society in this role.  Over a  number of years, David...

The Elgar Festival is the official celebration of the life and music of Edward Elgar, based in his home town of Worcester with activities spanning Elgar Country.  Together with the National Trust...

The retiring editor of the Elgar Society News has received the Society's Certificate of Merit.  At a time when the production of the News was threatened Richard, together with Ernie Kay, agreed to...

Anyone who knows the Elgar Birthplace Museum will have come across Chris Bennett. After many years of service, Chris has decided to move on in order to explore other avenues. His advice and...

During the concert of Elgar’s Church Music given by Elgar Voices, directed by Donald Hunt and in the presence of the Most Reverend Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham, a signed photograph of...

Geoff Scargill, until recently Chairman of the North West Branch, Executive member and Chairman of the Branch Chairmen’s committee, has been awarded the Society’s Certificate of Merit for his...

Two new recipients of the Society’s Medal have been announced and will be presented later this year. Conductor Alexander Walker has been a champion of British music and Elgar in particular over many...

The Philomusica of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire has become the latest recipient of the Elgar Society’s Certificate of Merit. Since its formation in 1966, the Philhamusica has built a steady...

The Elgar Society is proud to announce that violinist Tasmin Little has become its latest Vice-President. Ms Little’s commitment to English music in general and Elgar’s music in particular has...

Swedish conductor Andreas Hanson and the Bjørsvik Brass will perform Elgar's Severn Suite in its original form in an edition prepared by Dr. John Pickard This original version will have its world...

I cannot claim the closeness of the many years of friendship that many of those who have written tributes to Michael Kennedy can look back on with fondness and comfort.  But for years I had admired...

Edward Elgar: The Binyon Settings The Spirit of England Op. 80 for Soprano Chorus & Orchestra With Proud Thanksgiving for Chorus & Orchestra  JUDITH HOWARTH, Soprano LONDON SYMPHONY CHORUS,...

Special Elgar Society event, Sunday 11th May 2014 'When England held her breath' Composing in wartime: Elgar and his contemporaries Sunday 11th May 2014, 10.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. Guildhall School of...

With support from The Elgar Society and the Kay Trust, Somm Records have released a new recording of the music that Elgar wrote for the staff band at the Powick Asylum. Conductor Barry Collett...

Elgar’s association with HMV goes back to the early days of recorded sound and has been brought right up to date in its Worcester branch with the unveiling of a mural depicting Sir Edward listening...

The Elgar Society has announced that conductor Sir Mark Elder CBE has accepted its invitation to become a Vice-President of the society. ‘I am delighted to be honoured by the Elgar Society in this...

The contribution of conductor, pianist and musicologist Barry Collett to Elgar's enduring legacy has been recognised by the award of the Elgar Society Medal - the society's highest honour. The medal...