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
abel: 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
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!
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."
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😜
Man, the animation has improved by A LOT! Welcome back!
Thanks so much!
definitely agree
@@ClassicsExplained are you gonna make new episodes about Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, Ravel’s Bolero, Saint Sean’s’ Carnival of the Animal, Mahler’s Song of the Night, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Respighi’s Pines of Rome, Rossini’s Barber of Seville, Smetana’s Bartered Bride, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Sibelius’ Karelia Suite, Orff’s Carmina Burana, William’s Lark Ascending, Bax’s Tintagel, Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances, and Mendelssohn’s Hebrides?
@@meganlewis2377 Be patient plz
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.
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Love it! Thanks
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.
Great, now I want a cigar.
Omgmgmgmg he’s back!!!!!
2023 is saved!!!!
Love it!!! And it will be for a time yet when we bring out many more
"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.
This is the best essay on the Enigma Variations I've ever read, seen, heard.
The real Enigma was the friends we made along the way…
I have never clicked on a video so fast, I swear!
Yay!
Return of the King
Thank you :)
He's back!
With a vengeance!
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
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?
F I N A L L Y !!!!
maybe Aida next?
Amazing suggestion thank you!
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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!
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!
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
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With a vengeance
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Don't worry Paola - we won't do that again! Much appreciated your support
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
HE HAS RETURNED!!!! THANK YOU!
Thanks - back with a vengeance!
The real Enigma was the friends we made along the way. - Great! Love it!
YOUR ALIVE!
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@@ClassicsExplained no problem your videos are such an inspiration
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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
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!
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
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?
Yay, Classics explained is Back!
And many more to come!
@@ClassicsExplained Speaking of, How about Saint-Saens's Le Carnival des Animaux?
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Thank you for this ❤️❤️. We miss U
Thanks so much for this - missed you too!
It's Amazing that X-men brought me to this
My jaw dropped when I saw a new Classics Explained not gonna lie
Love this! And there's more on the way
you're back!!
And staying for a while yet :)
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?????
Wow the animation is Improving
Thanks!!
@@ClassicsExplained ah ,no problem
Never thought I’d see another episode
And there's many more to come!
OH YES ITS BACK
Thanks so much - and staying for a while now!
the way you portrayed this story warms my heart
Love this representation of Elgar’s Enigma variations 😃
Thank you :)
His Cello concerto would make a fabulous part two! :) :) :)
Love this
this put the brightest smile in me in weeks
Love this - thanks so much!
Missed you
Missed you too - keep up the great support and enjoy classical music :)
The enigma machines also named after this piece
Legends say there is a hidden theme that goes throughout the piece!
:)
Please do more
more to come!
Friends in a community and at a time in history that can support them and admire their individuality within a frame of reference that did not include the whole world.
Indeed!
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
THANKS FOR COMING BACK
EAGER TO WATCH IT AFTER WORK!
Hooray! Thanks so much
Omg he’s back, just when I found his channel 😂
Love it - welcome !
The nimrod has made such an impact on my musical taste and style I can never repay it ❤
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!
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You came back :D
And here to stay for a while!
A triumphant return! Welcome back!
Thanks so much!!!!
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?
Very glad to see that you have returned!
So good to be back - many more to come :)
he’s back!
With a vengeance - many more to come!
*gasps* HE'S BACK!
Love! Thanks!
It's that time again boys
Thanks!
@@ClassicsExplained also cute weasel
You're back! Huzzah! Fun and informative video!
Thanks so much - more to come now!
I am so glad you guys are back at it!
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!
Yesssss I love this!
Much appreciated
I was so worried this channel had disappeared! glad to have you back!
Never - we are now back with a vengeance this time. Promise
@@ClassicsExplained no more long delays, okay?
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!
Finally you're back! Please tell me you have something of Scriabin like Poeme de l'extase or something more daring like Bruckner haha. Really glad for this surprise
Thanks so much! Yes there are more to come :) Great suggestions - I'm going through a Bruckner phase at the moment
@@ClassicsExplained So do I, I really never heard of him but I've jumped right in to it, think the finales of the 5th and 6th are some of the greatest I ever heard in symphonies, and the 4th I really connected because it remember someone I'm in love with. My suggestion with Scriabin is more because of his weird philosophies including his involvement with Theosophy, but I really like his First Symphony, terribly underrated in my opinion.
and another astounding Elgar piece... the Cello Concerto
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
Thanks so much - keep up the support !
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! 😀
YES!!!!!! New, excellent content! Please keep them coming!
Thanks so much :) Many more on way now :)
Only just discovered this channel shame on me! REALLY enjoyed this thank you so much !!!
Welcome! Hope you enjoy - many more releases to come :)
i had just performed enigma with my symphony orchestra a few weeks back; truly magical. what a timely video.
Brilliant!
why am I sobbing out of nowhere on the Nimrod part??!?!
Elgar did it to you, Ignasio. Because he's fricking amazing :)
11:52 TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAH
I was worried this channel was gone for good and I'm so glad I checked it today and found this! Your content is always brilliant and I'm so glad that there's more of it!
Thank you for your videos - very educational!
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!
Thank you sooo much, Classics Explained for this videos. I love them, and after watching I have to listen to them right away. It'S soooo nice. Tank youu.
OMG! Welcome back! It's nice to see you guys finally upload again. Looking forward to whatever more videos you guys will upload after this.
Love it - thanks for the comment!
incredible detail
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?
So exited for this! Love your content 😊
Great stuff - thanks so much
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?!
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! 🥰
The animation got upgraded so well
Thanks so much for this - yes, really trying to give this our all now!
Wonderful job! You are a really dedicated musician who helps so many people in understanding the magic of music history. Congratulations!
Excellent video. Lots of fun. Thank you!
Thanks!
Oh boy a new one!! I'm stoked!
Thanks for your support! Many more to come ;)