The Mysterious Mr Elgar. Episode 15 - The Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar
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- How to win friends and influence people! They say great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget. Well, not if you're Edward Elgar. He counted up his friends. He gave them each a theme tune. He threw in an enigma. And he dazzled (and mystified...) generations to come.
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MUSIC CREDITS:
Composer: Edward Elgar
Work: Variations on an Original Theme (Enigma Variations), Op.36
Performer: Halle Orchestra
Conductor: Mark Elder
Year: 2003
Label: Halle Catalogue
No: C8
Composer: Edward Elgar
Work: Enigma Variations, Op.36 (piano version)
Performer: Ashley Wass
Year: 2006
Label: Naxos Catalogue No: 8570166
And when the world needed him most, he returned!
INDEED
Amen to that!
Much appreciation for the touching comment - and there's many more on the way!
@@ClassicsExplained will there be Bolero, Pines of Rome, Pastoral Symphony, Rhapsody in Blue, Song of the night, Carnival of the Animals, and The Bartered Bride?
Agreed! I couldn't have been more pleased to see this new video is my subscription list!
So perhaps the Enigma Variation truly was the friends we made along the way
Nice
*chef kiss*
Volga boatmen more likely
I once read that, as a child in school, E.E. was asked by a teacher: “What’s your name?” he replied “Edward Elgar.” The teacher, offended, told him: “It’s ‘Sir’”. E.E. prophetically replied: “I’m sorry, Sir Edward Elgar!”
Love it! Hope that true. Its hilarious!
Gosh! And I thought he was just the composer who wrote Pomp and Circumstance that plays at every high school and college graduation. I might need to listen to this one in full.
Listen to the two symphonies, the violin concerto, the cello concerto, the triumphal march of caractacus and all of the pomp and circumstance marches
@@davidwarren202Thanks for the suggestions.
Until now I hadn’t realized that Elgar’s Enigma theme was also used in the soundtrack to “The Matrix” - in the track “Clubbed to Death” by Rob Dougan. Amazing stuff!
I already realized it upon hearing that movie OST decades ago!
That was my first association. I am puzzled why it was mentioned in this video. I've waited and waited.
And they didn't mention it:(
we played Nimrod in high school concert band, with no string players. Our band teacher explained the origin that the Variations were about Elgar's friends and nobody knew who Nimrod was. The name sounded like an insult but the piece was so warm.
I completely understand what you mean, when I was young calling someone a Nimrod was implied as a dolt or an idiot. Odd that happened if it was meant as Hunter. Lol😜
The amount of happiness and pure joy I experienced on see u guys back is ridiculous I tell u.......RIDICULOUS!
This makes us so happy to read :)!
@@ClassicsExplained can you please make new episodes about Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, Ravel’s Bolero, Saint Seans’ Carnival of the Animals, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Respighi’s Pines of Rome, Mahler’s Song of the Night, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Schumann’s Kinderszenen, Orff’s Carmina Burana, Rossini’s Barber of Seville, and Smetana’s Bartered Bride? It would be nice.
@@meganlewis2377 Yes.....if there was a petition for all this......I would've blindly signed it. Tho....I want Respighi's entire roman trilogy......not just the pines. Also....his Church windows will make an interesting video.
Me: "Where do your relatives live?"
Others: "They live in the city of A, the village of B, the country of C, etc."
Elgar: "They live in my music."
He has returned yes!
And we have more coming!! We're still uploading - the HD versions will be ready soon - Thank you
@@ClassicsExplained when will there be more? please dont ghost us again.
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Love it!!! And it will be for a time yet when we bring out many more
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Love it! Thanks
Return of the King
Thank you :)
It's Amazing that X-men brought me to this
This is the best essay on the Enigma Variations I've ever read, seen, heard.
the way you portrayed this story warms my heart
"Old Billy Baker". Haha. Irrelevant personal fun fact: as a child I lived in WMB's house. I never knew about the connection to Elgar until 40 years later.
First Samonella, then Bluejay, then Greatbigstory, and now this channel. Can't wait to see more of these awesome videos from you!
Thanks for the awesome comment
@@ClassicsExplained will there be Bolero, Pastoral Symphony, Rhapsody in Blue, Carnival of the Animals, Song of the Night, Pines of Rome, The Barber of Seville, and The Bartered Bride?
@@meganlewis2377 What is song of the night?
@@meganlewis2377 Daphnis et chloe not bolero
@@mmarci23 it’s made by Mahler
F I N A L L Y !!!!
maybe Aida next?
Amazing suggestion thank you!
The real Enigma was the friends we made along the way…
The content is as good as ever, and the animation quality has improved a lot! Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much!
@@ClassicsExplained can you make Ravel’s Boléro, Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, Saint Seans’ Carnival of the Animals, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Smetana’s The Bartered Bride, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, Bizet’s Pearl Fishers, Respighi’s Pines of Rome?
And can you make Mahler’s Song of the Night too?
I remember one time in high school, my orchestra was going to play an arrangement of Nimrod from Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Unfortunately, the pandemic canceled the concert and I was a little disappointed. But I still have my second violin part so I can still have a little bit of Elgar in my heart.
Edit: I wonder what the next piece you are working on next
Another edit: How about Benjamin Britten’s opera, Peter Grimes? It is such a sad opera
THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! During the school closings, maybe all these were shown to the kids I was helping teach. (for free!) There was no online art or music!
Thanks so much - we love knowing people are getting into classical music through these!
He's back!
With a vengeance!
Please do more
more to come!
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this put the brightest smile in me in weeks
Love this - thanks so much!
The real Enigma was the friends we made along the way. - Great! Love it!
Great, now I want a cigar.
I missed your channel, dude.
Love your videos, eager to see more if you're able to continue with it.
Thanks so much dude! We will try as long as we can!
@@ClassicsExplained can you do Mahler’s Song of the Night, Ravel’s Bolero, Pines of Rome, Carnival of the Animals, Rhapsody in Blue, Pastoral Symphony, The Bartered Bride, The Barber of Seville, and Pearl Fishers?
I have never clicked on a video so fast, I swear!
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Thanks so much for this - missed you too!
YOUR ALIVE!
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@@ClassicsExplained no problem your videos are such an inspiration
Man, I thought we'd never see the day. So glad you're back
Much appreciated - we love our fans and had to give more even if it took a while!
His Cello concerto would make a fabulous part two! :) :) :)
Love this
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With a vengeance
I knew I made a good decision putting notifications on this channel! 😊 I appreciate how you brought all these different characters to life, so much more entertaining and understandable than some dry old article about which movement represents what.
Thanks so much - exactly what we're aiming for :)
@@ClassicsExplained can you do Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, Ravel’s Bolero, Saint Saens’ Carnival of the Animals, Pines of Rome, Witt’s Rena Symphony, Mahler’s 7th Symphony the Song of the Night, Rossini’s Barber of Seville, Smetana’s Bartered Bride, and Bizet’s Pearl Fishers
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Don't worry Paola - we won't do that again! Much appreciated your support
HE HAS RETURNED!!!! THANK YOU!
Thanks - back with a vengeance!
THANKS FOR COMING BACK
EAGER TO WATCH IT AFTER WORK!
Hooray! Thanks so much
and another astounding Elgar piece... the Cello Concerto
NEVER STOP POSTING!!! hope you guys get more recognition for your content
Thanks so much - we hope to bring out quite a few in the next few weeks
Love this representation of Elgar’s Enigma variations 😃
Thank you :)
Never thought I’d see another episode
And there's many more to come!
turns out elgar is the pioneer of "power of friendship" in shounen animes
yessss, yesssss, yesssss!
Excuse my outburst.
This was a long awaited return.
These videos introduced me to some of my favourite music.
LOVELY comment - thanks so much! We have many more videos on the way don't you worry
I really appreciate seeing the skyline of Worcester. I lived there for three years during my studies, and could immediately recognize many of the features shown!
So glad to take you back!
Wow the animation is Improving
Thanks!!
@@ClassicsExplained ah ,no problem
My daughter does ballet, and this spring the school and company premiered the director's own original ballet based on the original Beauty and the Beast.
Upon watching this excellent video, i now know that much of the music was lifted from these variations! 😀
The nimrod has made such an impact on my musical taste and style I can never repay it ❤
I am so glad you guys are back at it!
Thanks so much :)
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WE ALL MISSED YOU!!!! With love from the one classical fan who actually prefers Elgar's Pomp & Circumstance marches > Enigma Variations.
Thanks so much - love this comment! This is what makes it worth it. And, truth be told, I prefer the Pomp & Circumstance marches much more!
@@ClassicsExplained then why did you pick the Enigma Variations instead of the Pomp & Circumstance Marches?????
Woohoo, he’s back! I got OBSESSED with the lore behind the Enigma Variations around a year ago!
Thanks so much Sophia! We've got loads more videos to come in fact. Yes, it's a fascinating story. Not many people know it beyond Nimrod. And its very different to what most people know about Elgar's music - pomp and circumstance and all that Edwardian jingoism
Yay, Classics explained is Back!
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@@ClassicsExplained Speaking of, How about Saint-Saens's Le Carnival des Animaux?
YES!!!!!! New, excellent content! Please keep them coming!
Thanks so much :) Many more on way now :)
Brilliantly done! I have also read that throughout his life Elgar was prone to exaggeration, and after his death some of his closest friends speculated that the “enigma“ in this was just another one of his exaggerations meant to exasperate people as they searched to solve the puzzle. My favorite theory, though is the one that you propose. “Friendship” makes the most sense in context of what Elgar’s circle of friends meant to him and his ability to achieve what he did with so little formal background. Thank you, and Cheers!
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Thanks so much - and staying for a while now!
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Wonderfully well done. I grew up in ‘Elgar country’ and this has brought him and his music to life in a way I have never seen before.
Thanks so much!
Just yesterday I was watching your older videos and wondering if you'd post something new
Amazing!! Love it - we hope to bring out more now
Yesssss I love this!
Much appreciated
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We love our fans like you!
The animation and comedy brings back the Rocky & Bullwinkle style. Love it!
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i had just performed enigma with my symphony orchestra a few weeks back; truly magical. what a timely video.
Brilliant!
My jaw dropped when I saw a new Classics Explained not gonna lie
Love this! And there's more on the way
absolute dir to choice please
Brilliant. You have made my favorite musical piece even more fun.
Brilliant - thanks so much. The rest of Enigma other than Nimrod doesn't get much attention these days
I first started watching your videos earlier this year, as I just started music appreciation at my first year at college. I kept listening to all these pieces of music and getting hooked on them. It then led me to looking up these songs on TH-cam and finding your channel. I saw when your last upload was and was disappointed that these 14 lovely deep dives into the music would be the only ones made by you. The joy when I woke up and saw this in my subscription feed was indescribable. Wonderful video as always and I'm excited for what other videos you will upload.
This is such an appreciated comment - keeping listening, loving and learning!
Omg he’s back, just when I found his channel 😂
Love it - welcome !
Love these videos. I would love to see a video on Shostakovich,
Thanks so much! What a great suggestion - quite a few people have also suggested him
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This is very beautifully put together. Great job!
Much appreciated :)
Thank you for your videos - very educational!
Legends say there is a hidden theme that goes throughout the piece!
:)
I had no idea the variations had this level of depth to them! Such an amazing video!
Neither did we! But anything becomes interesting when looked at in detail !
@@ClassicsExplained so true 🥰
You should read about the background and history of every piece of classical music you listen to! You'll appreciate the music better, than just hearing the notes.
@@mtv565 Definitely will! Thank you! 🥰
great animation, and it adds subtle (but not always) fun to the narration.
Thanks so much :)
A triumphant return! Welcome back!
Thanks so much!!!!
Great to see you back! Always wanted to learn more about Elgar, my old university always made a big thing about him being our first Professor of Music!
Thanks so much! Birmingham University?
@Classics Explained that's the one, with the bust of the man in the Music Building!
So exited for this! Love your content 😊
Great stuff - thanks so much
I feel like i know so much about classical music but i always learn so much from these videos! loved this one in particular
Thanks - this is what we love. Just getting a different perspective on it all sometimes!
Thank you for making these videos. I never thought that such beautiful music could be made even more beautiful. Adding some context to this piece really makes me love it so much more. I wish everyone could experience a love as beautiful as Elgar's love for Augustus Jaeger. It makes me cry every time I hear it.
Thank you this means so much to hear this - I really hope it adds another dimension. Keep loving and listening to classical music :)
@@ClassicsExplained can you make some opera episodes about Bizet’s Pearl Fishers, Smetana’s Bartered Bride, and Rossini’s Barber of Seville?
IT'S BAAACK
Please post frequently
Don't you worry - many more to come now
Your Berlioz video got me HOOKED on Berlioz’s music for the past year and now I’m so ready for my Elgar phase😂
What a wonderful comment - this means so much to us, you have no idea! Many more videos to come :)
@@ClassicsExplained can you do Bolero for the Ravel episode or not?!
5:35 Another piece in time signature 1/1 is the scherzo of Borodin's second symphony. I've heard it said that Borodin chose that ti,e to emphasize the breathtaking speed of the movement.
It's 1/1 really a time sig. Or, is it a lack of a time sig?
What a beautiful little video. We rejoice in your return and wait anxiously for your next instalment. Really well done.
Much appreciated - we can't wait to show you the next one
Much appreciated - we can't wait to show you the next one
@@ClassicsExplained So, where were you? Are on vacation or something?
It's that time again boys
Thanks!
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That was absolutely brilliant. Deserves a million views.
Thanks so much!!!
Please do the alpine symphony!! Or ravels daphnis et chloe ? Or maybe a Mahler symphony like mahler 8? Or maybe Elgars dream of gerontius
Fantastic suggestions - I love all of these so much, particularly the Alpine Symphony. Take a listen to our Also Sprach Zarathustra in Episode 13
Very glad to see that you have returned!
So good to be back - many more to come :)
YAAASS!! you're back!! I'm sure these videos take a very long time to complete, so we are so grateful for anything you can churn out. Another incredible video, good sir. Thank-you :D
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*gasps* HE'S BACK!
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Amazing video…
Thanks so much for the support :)
Wonderful job! You are a really dedicated musician who helps so many people in understanding the magic of music history. Congratulations!
I've been waiting for the next installation to this series, thank you so much for coming back!
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