10 min 14 sec
A complete version of Edward Elgar's "Enigma Variations" (No. 1-8)
This new upload may seem a bit out of place next to my belcanto-orientated recent postings...
published: 24 Feb 2014
A complete version of Edward Elgar's "Enigma Variations" (No. 1-8)
A complete version of Edward Elgar's "Enigma Variations" (No. 1-8)
This new upload may seem a bit out of place next to my belcanto-orientated recent postings, but the piece in question is just too delightful to pass. Most of the description is taken from "allmusic.com", while my commentaries will be mostly my personal impressions of the variations. "At the end of an overlong day laden with teaching and other duties, Edward Elgar lit a cigar, sat at his piano and began idling over the keys. To amuse his wife, the composer began to improvise a tune and played it several times, turning each reprise into a caricature of the way one of their friends might have played it or of their personal characteristics. "I believe that you are doing something which has never been done before," exclaimed his wife". Thus, as the legend tells us, was born one of music's great works of original conception, and Elgar's greatest large-scale "hit": the Enigma Variations. The enigma is twofold: each of the 14 variations refers to a friend of Elgar's, who is depicted by the nature of the music, or by sonic imitation of laughs, vocal inflections, or quirks, or by more abstract allusions. The other enigma is the presence of a larger "unheard" theme which is never stated but which according to the composer is very well known. A third enigma formed, when I decided to upload the variations, as I am completely baffled about the identity of either the conductor or the orchestra. But getting back to the work itself, the work contains some most charming and interesting music. As the piece is about thirty minutes long, I've divided it into three parts, each one finishing with a furious allegro passage (and, interestingly enough, the variations go well this way). The main theme (marked andante and starting, of course, at 0:00) itself is hesitating, lean and haunting, and is reprised once. As I'm writing this description and listening to the theme, I'm trying to grasp its' source, as it is familiar to me (it reminds me a bit of Grieg, to be honest), but, quite possibly, it is an archetypal melody which explains why guesses have ranged from "God Save the King" to a simple major scale, so, to put it clear, "impersonal" it is next to the variations which are formed from it. An interesting touch is the fact that the variations, unusual for the form in general, feature no musical bridges, seamlessly floating one into the other. I. C.A.E. (l'istesso tempo; 1:32), the passionate first variation, represents Caroline, the composer's wife, a constant source of encouragement and inspiration. The variation contains repetitions of a four-note melodic fragment (and one that I'm especially fond of) which Elgar reportedly whistled whenever arriving home to his wife; with a little imagination, something like "Darling, I'm home" forms. II. H.D.S-P. (allegro; 3:15), Hew Stuart-Powell, a pianist with whom Elgar played chamber music. The music makes an impression of a "Figaro" type of fellow, always running, always busy, with only the ending bringing him to a well-deserved rest. III. R.B.T. (allegretto, 4:06), Richard Townsend, an amateur actor, whose vocal pitch would rise when excited, a characteristic which the music imitates to full effect. IV. W.M.B. (allegro di molto; 5:25), William Baker, who after barking out plans for the day would leave the room with a vigorous door-slam. This is the shortest of the variations, perfectly mimicking a man strolling from one corner to the other, making plans and statements, and then running out as fast as he had entered. V. R.P.A., Richard Arnold (moderato; 5:56), son of the writer Matthew Arnold, who would punctuate serious discourse with a nervous laugh. Another personal favorite for the "laughing portion", wonderfully contrasting with mockingly serious strings before. VI. Ysobel (andantino; 7:59), Isobel Fitton, a violist, a fact that is represented by a solo viola. A connection is made with the first variation by a gentle portrait, in contrast to the characterful and a bit intimidating gentlemen represented by the variations in between, VII. Troyte (presto; 9:17), Arthur Griffith, an architect and raucous pianist. The variation good-naturedly mimics his enthusiastic incompetence on the piano. The next section will appear soon :). Enjoy :).- published: 24 Feb 2014
34 min 17 sec
Edward Elgar Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma" Op.36, Complete
Edward Elgar Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma" Op.36
New Philharmonia Orchestra
Gi...
published: 24 Feb 2014
Edward Elgar Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma" Op.36, Complete
Edward Elgar Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma" Op.36, Complete
Edward Elgar Variations on an Original Theme "Enigma" Op.36 New Philharmonia Orchestra Giuseppe Sinopoli Conductor- published: 24 Feb 2014
3 min 55 sec
Edward Elgar - Nimrod (HQ)
Majestic classical music set to some space clips I cobbled together.
Elgar wrote this piec...
published: 24 Feb 2014
Edward Elgar - Nimrod (HQ)
Edward Elgar - Nimrod (HQ)
Majestic classical music set to some space clips I cobbled together. Elgar wrote this piece for his friend Augustus Jaeger, who encouraged him to continue when about to give up composing in a fit of depression...- published: 24 Feb 2014
15 min 10 sec
Elgar: Portrait of a Composer (Ken Russell) Part 1/ 4
This biographical documentary was produced by the talented British film director Ken Russe...
published: 24 Feb 2014
Elgar: Portrait of a Composer (Ken Russell) Part 1/ 4
Elgar: Portrait of a Composer (Ken Russell) Part 1/ 4
This biographical documentary was produced by the talented British film director Ken Russell and celebrates the life and work of one of Britain's greatest ever composers, Edward Elgar. Elgar's music is set against nostalgic film clips from the early decades of the 20th century with scenes of beautiful rural Worcestershire (which happens to my home County) where Elgar was born and composed most of his works. Long since forgotten and buried in the archives I discovered it recently and wanted to share it as it doesn't seem to be uploaded. The documentary was first shown in 1962 and was commission by Monitor, the BBC's arts series which ran from 1958 until 1965.- published: 24 Feb 2014
52 min 59 sec
Edward Elgar : Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55
Edward Elgar : Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55
Sir John Barbirolli (Conductor)
Hall...
published: 24 Feb 2014
Edward Elgar : Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55
Edward Elgar : Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55
Edward Elgar : Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55 Sir John Barbirolli (Conductor) Halle Orchestra (Rec.1956) Public Domain Sir Edward Elgar's Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55 is one of his two completed symphonies. The first performance was given by the Hallé Orchestra conducted by Hans Richter in Manchester, England, on 3 December 1908. It was widely known that Elgar had been planning a symphony for more than ten years, and the announcement that he had finally completed it aroused enormous interest. The critical reception was enthusiastic, and the public response unprecedented. The symphony achieved what The Musical Times described as "immediate and phenomenal success", with a hundred performances in Britain, continental Europe and America within just over a year of its première. The symphony is regularly programmed by British orchestras, and features occasionally in concert programmes in North America and Europe. It is well represented on record, with recordings ranging from the composer's 1931 version with the London Symphony Orchestra to modern digital recordings, of which more than 20 have been issued since the mid 1980s. From Wikipedia,- published: 24 Feb 2014
6 min 11 sec
Sir Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No.1
Sir Edward Elgar
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1
The Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op...
published: 24 Feb 2014
Sir Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No.1
Sir Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No.1
Sir Edward Elgar Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 The Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39 are a series of five marches for orchestra composed by Sir Edward Elgar.- published: 24 Feb 2014
52 min 7 sec
Edward Elgar - Symphony No. 1
Elgar, Symphony No.1
London Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by
Vernon Handley.
I. Andan...
published: 24 Feb 2014
Edward Elgar - Symphony No. 1
Edward Elgar - Symphony No. 1
Elgar, Symphony No.1 London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Vernon Handley. I. Andante. Nobilmente e semplice II. Allegro molto III. Adagio IV. Lento — Allegro Recorded at Abby Road Studios (London) - March 1979. Sir Edward Elgar's Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55 is one of his two completed symphonies. The first performance was given by the Hallé Orchestra conducted by Hans Richter in Manchester, England, on 3 December 1908. It was widely known that Elgar had been planning a symphony for more than ten years, and the announcement that he had finally completed it aroused enormous interest. The critical reception was enthusiastic, and the public response unprecedented. The symphony achieved what The Musical Times described as "immediate and phenomenal success", with a hundred performances in Britain, continental Europe and America within just over a year of its première. The symphony is regularly programmed by British orchestras, and features occasionally in concert programmes in North America and Europe. It is well represented on record, with recordings ranging from the composer's 1931 version with the London Symphony Orchestra to modern digital recordings, of which more than 20 have been issued since the mid 1980s.- published: 24 Feb 2014
8 min 0 sec
Edward Elgar - Cello Concerto in E minor Op.85
This is one of my favourite concerts ever. Just love everything about it, blows your mind....
published: 24 Feb 2014
Edward Elgar - Cello Concerto in E minor Op.85
Edward Elgar - Cello Concerto in E minor Op.85
This is one of my favourite concerts ever. Just love everything about it, blows your mind. Edward Elgar / Cello Concerto in E minor Op.85 I.Adagio - Moderato- published: 24 Feb 2014
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BBC4 - Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask
BBC © 2010
"The composer of Land of Hope and Glory is often regarded as the quintessentia...
published: 24 Feb 2014
BBC4 - Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask
BBC4 - Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask
BBC © 2010 "The composer of Land of Hope and Glory is often regarded as the quintessential English gentleman, but Edward Elgar's image of hearty nobility was deliberately contrived. In reality, he was the son of a shopkeeper, who was awkward, nervous, self-pitying and often rude, while his marriage to his devoted wife Alice was complicated by romantic entanglements which fired his creative energy. In this revelatory portrait of a musical genius, John Bridcut explores the secret conflicts in Elgar's nature which produced some of Britain's greatest music." - From the BBC Website.- published: 24 Feb 2014
10 min 26 sec
© Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor op. 85 - Sol Gabetta (1:3) & Danmarks Radio
Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor op. 85 - Sol Gabetta (1:3) & Danmarks Radio Symf...
published: 24 Feb 2014
© Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor op. 85 - Sol Gabetta (1:3) & Danmarks Radio
© Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor op. 85 - Sol Gabetta (1:3) & Danmarks Radio
Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor op. 85 - Sol Gabetta (1:3) & Danmarks Radio SymfoniOrkestret - Stéphane Denève © Danmarks Radio- published: 24 Feb 2014
28 min 0 sec
Mischa Maisky, Edward Elgar Cello concerto in E minor Op.85, Complete
Mischa Maisky, E. Elgar Cello concerto in E minor Op.85 Complete
1. Adagio - Moderato - a...
published: 24 Feb 2014
Mischa Maisky, Edward Elgar Cello concerto in E minor Op.85, Complete
Mischa Maisky, Edward Elgar Cello concerto in E minor Op.85, Complete
Mischa Maisky, E. Elgar Cello concerto in E minor Op.85 Complete 1. Adagio - Moderato - attacca: 2. Allegro molto 3. Adagio 4. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro, ma non troppo Mischa Maisky Violoncello Philharmonia Orchestra Giuseppe Sinopoli Conductor P.: 1991- published: 24 Feb 2014
14 min 5 sec
Edward Elgar Serenade for String Orchestra in E minor Op.20, G. Sinopoli, Complete
Edward Elgar Serenade for String Orchestra in E minor Op.20
1. Allegro piacevole
2. Largh...
published: 24 Feb 2014
Edward Elgar Serenade for String Orchestra in E minor Op.20, G. Sinopoli, Complete
Edward Elgar Serenade for String Orchestra in E minor Op.20, G. Sinopoli, Complete
Edward Elgar Serenade for String Orchestra in E minor Op.20 1. Allegro piacevole 2. Larghetto 3. Allegretto New Philharmonia Orchestra Giuseppe Sinopoli Conductor- published: 24 Feb 2014
4 min 20 sec
Elgar - Nimrod (from "Enigma Variations")
Daniel Barenboim with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, opening the 1997 season at Carnegie ...
published: 24 Feb 2014
Elgar - Nimrod (from "Enigma Variations")
Elgar - Nimrod (from "Enigma Variations")
Daniel Barenboim with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, opening the 1997 season at Carnegie Hall in this gorgeously performed dedication to the recently deceased Sir Georg Solti. Solti was the previous music director of the CSO for many years.- published: 24 Feb 2014
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Legends
2013 regrade with Film Convert. 10% off with code bloom or via this link: gopb.co/filmconv...
published: 15 Jul 2008
author: Philip Bloom
Legends
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Filmed at Duxford air show at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Cambs.
Filmed as part of the official DVD available at
http://www.flyingmachinestv.co.uk
Thanks to Steve Connor for kind of use of this footage.
Filmed and edited using the Sony EX1 and Letus Ultimate by Philip Bloom of www.philipbloom.co.uk
This is Version 2 with a tweaked grade.
Music is Nimrod by Edward Elgar
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La Ojuela Short Film (2012) HD
La Ojuela is a small mining ghost town near Mapimí, Durango well known for it's 318 meter ...
published: 06 Jan 2012
author: Johanan Eager
La Ojuela Short Film (2012) HD
La Ojuela is a small mining ghost town near Mapimí, Durango well known for it's 318 meter (1043ft) long wooden suspension bridge.
Filmed over one night at La Ojuela in December 2011 during the Clingan Clan Family Reunion.
Shot on the Canon T2i using Magic Lantern.
Filmed and Edited by
Johanan Eager
Additional shots by
Nathan Clingan
Music by
Sir Edward Elgar
an Eager Visuals production
eagervisuals@gmail.com
Torreón, Coah.
©Copyright 2012
7:43
LHV Panga video mapping
Stsenaarium:
Andres Tenusaar (Tencu)
Produtsent:
Taavi Varm
Teostajad:
Raivo Möllits, ...
published: 26 Aug 2011
author: taavi varm
LHV Panga video mapping
Stsenaarium:
Andres Tenusaar (Tencu)
Produtsent:
Taavi Varm
Teostajad:
Raivo Möllits, George Bigiakis, Aleks Tenusaar, Revo Koplus, Andres Tenusaar, Taavi Varm
Helikujundus:
Ardo Ran Varres
(kasutatud muusika Edward Elgar - Enigma Variations)
Tänud: Kanuti Gildi Saal, Taavet Jansen, AVISION
25. august 2011
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No, Human Gameplay Trailer
Gameplay video of «No, Human», my new iPhone, iPad and iPod touch game available on the Ap...
published: 13 Aug 2010
author: woodn
No, Human Gameplay Trailer
Gameplay video of «No, Human», my new iPhone, iPad and iPod touch game available on the App Store.
Website to the game: http://vol-2.com/nohuman
Music in trailer: Adagio - Moderato, First Movement from Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85. Composer: Edward Elgar (1857 - 1934). "Recording Licensed from the UniqueTracks Production Music Library Inc."
