Elgar's 'Enigma' Variations had it's first performance in 1899. This authoritative book was written to celebrate the centenary of this much-loved work and takes a refreshing look at the circumstances surrounding it's composition, together with it's associated puzzles. Explanations are on offer here for how the enigma itself came into being together with a new and unique solution for the hidden theme behind the work.
Patrick Turner is a long-time member of the Elgar Society and has been passionately involved with Elgar's music for over twenty-five years.
Patrick Turner is a long-time member of the Elgar Society and has been passionately involved with Elgar's music for over twenty-five years.
| Genres | Romantic |
| Format | Biography |
| NumberOfPages | 160 |
| Media | Book(softcover, stapled) |
| Publisher | Thames, Thames Publishing |
| Contributors | Elgar, Edward (Composer) Turner, Patrick (Author) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780905211015 |