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Composer of the Week Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Episodes

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  1. Episode 5

    5/5 A visit to the rivers Severn, Lugg and Wye, by which Elgar dreamt up his First Symphony.

  2. Episode 4

    4/5 Elgar explored his melancholy in the eerie landscape of Longdon Marsh, west of Tewkesbury.

  3. Episode 3

    3/5 Exploring how Elgar's hobby of cycling affected his music, including the Enigma Variations

  4. Episode 2

    2/5 Elgar's relationship with Worcester, from his village birthplace to the city's cathedral.

  5. Episode 1

    1/5 The influence of the Malvern Hills on Elgar, with a visit to his grave and a former home.