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ELGAR – Nimrod (from the ‘Enigma Variations, Op.36) – 8 CELLOS

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“Nimrod” is the ninth variation of Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations, an orchestral work depicting his friends and family composed between 1898 and 1899.

The name is a pun. Nimrod was a biblical “mighty hunter,” and Jaeger was Elgar’s German-born editor and publisher, and a steadfast supporter of his music.

The piece is especially known for its ability to evoke deep emotions, and it is often played at funerals, memorial services and solemn occasions in general. It is a common request at such events in the UK, and is often performed on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in London. Other appearances include at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, and at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Movements or sections: The tempo indication is ‘Adagio’ (quarter-note = c.52)

Instrumentation: OCTET OF EIGHT CELLOS
Arranged by David Johnstone

This music is in 3 PDFs:
[1 – General Score
[2 – Cellos 1 to 4
[3 – Cellos 5 to 8

Approximate difficulty: DIFFICULT – best undertaken by advanced level ensembles

Links (Audio – Visual), and known performances given by:
This arrangement was announced as having being played at a London Proms Chamber Music concert at around times of the Covid pandemic.

ELGAR – ‘Nimrod’ from the Enigma Variations (student cello group)

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