Elgar, Sir Edward

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Tue 19 Jun 2007

This Day in Classical Music History: June 19

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1717: Johann Wenzel Anton Stamitz, composer and violinist, born.

1899: Premiere of Variations on an Original Theme (”Enigma” variations) by Elgar.

 

Sat 2 Jun 2007

This Day in Classical Music History: June 2

Posted by under Elgar, Sir Edward , This Day in History , Elder, Mark
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1857: Edward (William) Elgar, composer, born.

1947: Mark Elder, conductor, born.