Enigma Variations – Edward Elgar

Album: Enigma Variations

Artist: Edward Elgar

Released: Composed 1898-1899, recorded in 1984 conducted by Leonard Bernstein

Description: The composer dedicated each of the variations on his primary theme to individual’s in his circle of friends, thus creating various personalities for each piece. Enigma Variations is good for period writing, academic writing, and emotionally-driven writing.

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