Edward Elgar: Symphony No 2 for Piano Duet: Piano Duet: Instrumental Work

SKU: HL.14009667

Composed in 1911, this work is dedicated to the memory of Edward VII who died in 1910. The symphony reflects the abrupt change of mood that took place throughout the country upon Edward's death. Here, it has been transcribed for piano.

SKU: HL.49018409

ISBN 9790001175654. UPC: 841886016361. 9.25x12.0x0.045 inches.

A 'Last Night of the Proms' without this march - unthinkable! 'Pomp and Circumstance Military March No. 1' with its middle section, the hymn-like 'Land of Hope and Glory' by Edward Elgar (1857-1934), belongs to the finale of the London music event like the Radetzky March usually played as last piece to the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The fame and popularity of the other four military marches composed by Elgar between 1901 and 1907 fade in comparison to this secret national anthem of Great Britain (although strongly rivalled by 'Rule, Britannia!'). It is, indeed, an equally rousing and catchy piece of music, and the catchy tune in the middle has just become a classical 'hit'. Thanks to the present edition, all those who do not have a large symphony orchestra at home can now play this rousing march by themselves.