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it is that Elgar, despite the various small stirs caused by new English hopes,
stands head and shoulders above all other British composers, past and present,
and may even be regarded as the greatest composer of his time, his only rival
being ...
it is that Elgar, despite the various small stirs caused by new English hopes,
stands head and shoulders above all other British composers, past and present,
and may even be regarded as the greatest composer of his time, his only rival
being ...
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of this aspect of Elgar to musicians, since technique of music is merely the
vehicle of his self-expression, as, of course, it is with any fine composer. Elgar
has a particularly frank speech, and a superficial appreciation, at least, of his
moods is ...
of this aspect of Elgar to musicians, since technique of music is merely the
vehicle of his self-expression, as, of course, it is with any fine composer. Elgar
has a particularly frank speech, and a superficial appreciation, at least, of his
moods is ...
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In the well-known “Cockaigne'” (“In London Town") overture, we find Elgar in his
most relaxed mood in a large work. His humorous tilt at the Salvation Army bands
of the time (some thirty years ago), the brazen blare of a passing military band, ...
In the well-known “Cockaigne'” (“In London Town") overture, we find Elgar in his
most relaxed mood in a large work. His humorous tilt at the Salvation Army bands
of the time (some thirty years ago), the brazen blare of a passing military band, ...
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