An Elgar World Premier

An Elgar World Premier

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 premiere on Sunday September 13th 2015 with the Norwegian brass...
The Elgar Society’s Chairman pays tribute to Michael Kennedy

The Elgar Society’s Chairman pays tribute to Michael Kennedy

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 his writings and I treasure our first meeting at the Elgar-Vaughan...
The complete incidental music for Arthur

The complete incidental music for Arthur

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, Simon Halsey, Director PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA, John Wilson, Conductor...
Composing in wartime:  Elgar and his contemporaries

Composing in wartime: Elgar and his contemporaries

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 Music and Drama, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DT Music...