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On paper it all seemed so alluring: a tuneful opening suite, one of the raciest warhorses in the stable and a national icon to close with. However, the reality in Grieg, Tchaikovsky and Elgar was somewhat different. 

Where better to start the LPO's exploration of 'British' music in its Isle of Noises festival than with Sir Edward Elgar?