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“It is curious to be treated by the old-fashioned people as a criminal because my thoughts and ways are beyond them.”

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Edward Elgar
Edward Elgar

Edward Elgar, a British composer, was born on June 2, 1857, and died on February 23, 1934. He is renowned for his orchestral and choral works, particularly his 'Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1' and 'Enigma Variations'. Elgar's musical style was deeply influenced by the Romantic era, while also reflecting the British national character. more

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