The Enigma I Will Not Explain

Ruth Padel presents a four-part series exploring Elgar's Enigma Variations and analysing what the music tells us about the composer's character

The Enigma I Will Not Explain - Episode 1

Ruth Padel explores the music of Elgar's Enigma Variations. She examines the female influences in Elgar's life, from his wife Alice to his friendship with Dorabella.

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The Enigma I Will Not Explain - Episode 3

Ruth Padel presents a series exploring the music of Elgar's Enigma Variations. How important was the glorious landscape of the Malvern Hills to Elgar's creativity?

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The Enigma I Will Not Explain - Episode 4

Ruth Padel presents a series exploring Elgar's Enigma Variations. Having depicted 13 of his friends in the Variations, Elgar used the final movement for his own self-portrait.

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The Enigma I Will Not Explain - Nimrod

Ruth Padel presents a series exploring the music of Elgar's Enigma Variations. One friend in particular inspired the well-known Nimrod Variation, but who was he?

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