Sinfonia of London Elgar's Enigma Variations

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music: Sage OneSt Mary's Square Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, North-East, NE8 2JR, United Kingdom

Dates/times in London time zone

Friday 13 March 2026

19:30

Programme

Strauss, Richard (1864-1949)	Don Juan, Op.20
Prokofiev, Sergei (1891-1953)	Piano Concerto no. 3 in C major, Op.26
Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934)	Enigma Variations on an Original Theme for Orchestra, Op.36

Performers

John Wilson	Conductor
Alexandre Kantorow	Piano
Sinfonia of London

Elgar’s Enigma Variations is undoubtedly one of the most popular pieces of music out there, and it’s easy to see why. It’s an amiable portrait of his friends, each portrayed with the composer’s trademark charm, wit, invention and sentiment. There are mischievous dogs, ocean-going steamers and summer walks, and we defy you not to have a tear in your eye for ‘Nimrod’.

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Music of life: Kazuki Yamada on Elgar’s Enigma Variations

Bachtrack, 15th January

The chief conductor of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra discusses his love and fascination for Elgar’s deeply personal work – and his experiences performing it for the first time.

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