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Elgar's 150th Anniversary
Four commentators reflect on aspects of Elgar in the context of his time and after, exploring the contradictions and enigmas in his complex and paradoxical personality
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The Essay
Former professor Julian Rushton examines Elgar's relationship with the academic world.
Jul 2008
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The Essay
Professor of Music Nalini Ghuman argues against the obsession with Elgar's 'Englishness'.
Jul 2008
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Pianist and conductor Stephen Hough wonders how deeply rooted Elgar's Catholic faith was.
Jul 2008
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The Essay
The son of a Worcester shopkeeper, Elgar became a pillar of the English establishment.
Jul 2008