Definition of Sir Edward Elgar

1. Noun. British composer of choral and orchestral works including two symphonies as well as songs and chamber music and music for brass band (1857-1934).

Exact synonyms: Elgar, Sir Edward William Elgar
Generic synonyms: Composer

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sir Edward Elgar

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Literary usage of Sir Edward Elgar

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Numismatic Circularby Spink & Son by Spink & Son (1908)
"His splendid bronze bust of Sir Edward Elgar was shown at the Royal Academy, and his plaque in silver of Mme. Clara Butt —the very first specimen executed ..."

2. Phases of Modern Music by Lawrence Gilman (1904)
"CONCERNING EDWARD ELGAR Sir Edward Elgar, the English composer, has been uncommonly fortunate in his critics. Mr. Vernon Blackburn, one of the most eminent ..."

3. Phases of Modern Music by Lawrence Gilman (1904)
"... Sir Edward Elgar, the English composer, has been uncommonly fortunate in his critics. Mr. Vernon Blackburn, one of the most eminent of the craft in ..."

4. Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians by George Grove (1908)
"Among the conductora who have directed their own works have been Sir Arthur Sullivan, Sir Hubert Parry, Sir CV Stanford, Sir Edward Elgar, and Mr. E. ..."

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