Elgar was a symphonist; he always had been. Find out why he didn’t write his first symphony until his 52nd year. The exhibition includes archive material form the collections of London’s British Library.
The Museum’s collection of photographs offers an insight into Elgar’s life as both a public figure and a family man. This exhibition brings together a selection of these pictures public viewing.
In the year of the 75th anniversary of Elgars' death, join us in celebrating his life from early struggles to public recognition. This exhibition uses a selection of material from the unique archive held at the Museum.
An opportunity to study and sing Elgar’s choral masterpiece under the direction of Dr. Donald Hunt, OBE, one of the country’s leading exponents of Elgar’s music.
Quadrilles for an Eccentric Orchestra: Elgar’s Dance Music for Powick Asylum 1879 - 1884
Andrew Lyle explores the social and musical background to the young Elgar’s collection of quadrilles and polkas for the Powick band in a talk illustrated with slides and musical examples.