The Elgar Festival celebrates 100 years of the Cello Concerto

The Elgar Festival celebrates 100 years of the Cello Concerto

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 Symphony Orchestra and conductor Kenneth Woods, with soloist Raphael...
Elgar for Everyone.  The 2019 Elgar Festival takes shape

Elgar for Everyone. The 2019 Elgar Festival takes shape

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 choral events.  To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cello...
David Young receives the Certificate of Merit

David Young receives the Certificate of Merit

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 has overseen the maintenance of the membership database during...
The Elgar Festival

The Elgar Festival

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 and the Elgar Society, the Festival committee present a programme of...
Richard Smith receives the Certificate Merit

Richard Smith receives the Certificate Merit

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 take over the publication not as editor, but as compiler, until...