Essays Tagged: "Elgar"
Listening: Introductory Concepts
Selection: Pomp and Circumstance March No.1Composer: Edward Elgar (1857 - 1934)This listening selection can be found in the lesson on "Can Music Have a Specific ... omp, and circumstance of glorious war!"), in 1901. This outwardly straightforward music is known as Elgar's most famous piece, as it is often played at graduation ceremonies. But it was not originally ... as it is often played at graduation ceremonies. But it was not originally intended for graduations. Elgar's march was used for the coronation of King Edward VIIThe tune sounds triumphant, bringing to ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies