Why did Edward Elgar stop composing?

Edward Elgar stopped composing in the 1920s, perhaps as a consequence of his wife's death in 1920. He did continue to conduct and compose a Third Symphony towards the end of his life.

What made Sir Edward Elgar famous?

Edward Elgar gained fame as a composer, his breakthrough work being his Froissart Overture and Enigma Variations. He is best known today for his Land of Hope and Glory, adapted from the trio of one of his Pomp and Circumstance Marches.

Did Edward Elgar play any instruments?

Edward Elgar played the piano, organ, and violin.

What type of music did Edward Elgar compose?

Edward Elgar was a composer of Romantic music. He is best known for his symphonies, orchestral works, and marches.

Edward Elgar Timeline

Definition

Edward Elgar (1857-1934) was an English composer best known for his orchestral music and oratorios. Amongst Elgar's most-loved works are his Pomp and Circumstance marches which inspired the choral Land of Hope and Glory, a rousing patriotic piece that is often considered Britain's second national anthem after God Save the King.

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1857 - 1934
Life of the English composer Edward Elgar.
2 Jun 1857
The composer Edward Elgar is born in Broadheath in Worcestershire, England.
1882
Edward Elgar joines the orchestra of William Stockley in Birmingham.
1884
Edward Elgar's Sevillana orchestral piece is performed at the Crystal Palace in London.
1889
Edward Elgar marries one of his piano pupils, Alice Roberts.
1890
Edward Elgar's Froissart Overture premieres.
Sep 1890
Edward Elgar's daughter, Carice, is born.
1893
Edward Elgar composes his cantata The Black Knight.
1896
Edward Elgar composes his cantata King Olaf.
1896
Edward Elgar composes his The Light of Life oratorio.
1897
Edward Elgar’s Imperial March is played at the diamond jubilee celebration of Queen Victoria.
1899
Edward Elgar's song cycle Sea Pictures is first performed by the contralto Clara Butt at the Norwich Festival.
Jun 1899
Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations are first performed at London’s St James’ Hall.
1900
Edward Elgar's choral work The Dream of Gerontius is first performed.
1901
Edward Elgar composes his Cockaigne Overture.
1902
Edward Elgar composes his Coronation Ode, which includes the rousing Land of Hope and Glory from his Pomp and Circumstance March.
1904
Edward Elgar is knighted.
Dec 1908
Edward Elgar's First Symphony premieres.
1910
Edward Elgar completes his Violin Concerto.
1911
Edward Elgar is appointed the conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra.
1913
Edward Elgar composes his symphonic poem Falstaff.
1917
Edward Elgar composes his cantata The Spirit of England.
1919
Edward Elgar composes his Cello Concerto.
Apr 1920
Edward Elgar's wife Alice dies.
1924
Edward Elgar is appointed Master of the King’s Music.
1932
Edward Elgar conducts Yehudi Menuhin performing his Violin Concerto.
23 Feb 1934
Edward Elgar dies of cancer in Worcester. He leaves his Third Symphony incomplete.