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...
The Powick Asylum music in a new recording

The Powick Asylum music in a new recording

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 directs the Innovation Chamber Ensemble (members of the CBSO) in what is...
HMV Worcester honours Sir Edward Elgar

HMV Worcester honours Sir Edward Elgar

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 in through a pair of earphones. Store manager Lindsay says “we’re very...
Elgar Society Appointment for Sir Mark Elder CBE

Elgar Society Appointment for Sir Mark Elder CBE

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 way and will continue to do all that I can to promote the music and...