‘Nimrod’ from Elgar’s Enigma Variations has become a favourite at British cultural events, from King Charles’ coronation to the 2012 Olympics. The composer named his theme ‘Nimrod’, the name of a ...

It’s a harmonic convergence of distinguished women in music. DSO favorite Anne-Marie McDermott joins with Estonian conductor Anu Tali for Amy Beach’s Piano Concerto and Alisson Kruusmaa’s ethereal ...

Despite some disappointing early performances, Tchaikovsky grew to value his First Concerto above all his other piano compositions. The work that finally made Elgar famous was a happy accident. While ...

The 'Enigma Variations' Audio will be available later today. The orchestra at last summer's Music Academy of the West, in Santa Barbara, Calif., plays the "Enigma Variations," by Edward Elgar.