Composer

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Edward Elgar

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Elegy

Compose Date

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1909

Average_duration

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4:27

Edward Elgar's 'Elegy, Op. 58' is a mournful and reflective piece of music that was composed in 1909. It was premiered on 4 August 1909 at the Three Choirs Festival in Worcester, England. The piece is a single movement work that lasts for approximately four minutes. The 'Elegy' is written for string orchestra and is characterized by its somber and melancholic tone. The piece begins with a slow and mournful melody played by the cellos and basses. The violins then enter with a counter melody that adds to the overall sense of sadness and loss. As the piece progresses, the music becomes more intense and emotional. The strings play with a sense of urgency and passion, as if trying to express the depth of their grief. The music reaches a climax before gradually fading away into a quiet and peaceful ending. The 'Elegy' is a beautiful and moving piece of music that showcases Elgar's skill as a composer. It is often performed at funerals and other solemn occasions, and has become one of Elgar's most popular works. The piece is a testament to the power of music to express the deepest emotions and feelings of the human experience.

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