In 1899, English composer Edward Elgar created his Enigma Variations; a set of variations on the one melody, with each one representing someone special in his life. This piece has never lost popularity, especially with the moving and powerful ‘Nimrod’ variation. Experience this rousing work on Friday 9 Saturday 10 April in QPAC's picturesque Concert Hall > bit.ly/QSOEnigma 🎼 | Queensland Symphony Orchestra

2.9K views · 81 reactions | The 2024 LSM Festival Orchestra presents “Nimrod” from Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar. Dr. Kevin Sütterlin, conductor. | Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) | Facebook

47K views · 666 reactions | This week’s performances open with “Nimrod” from Elgar’s "Enigma" Variations, performed in memory of Sir André Previn. | Boston Symphony Orchestra | Facebook

We're delighted to say that you can now watch Sir Simon Rattle conduct Elgar's Enigma Variations on our interactive platform LSO Play, which allows you to enjoy our Barbican performances from multiple angles. https://play.lso.co.uk/performances/Elgars-Enigma-Variations You can also explore the music further with masterclasses that sit alongside the performance. Here's oboe player Rosie Jenkins on Variation X, dedicated to Elgar's friend Dorabella: | London Symphony Orchestra