Beginnings
Elgar as born in Broadheath...
England
Was this at the Worcester Amatuer Philharmonic.
Concertmaster
Influenced by this composer for his use of leitmotifs.
Wagner
Elgar's father was this at St. George's Roman Catholic Church.
Organist
Appointed this at the Worcester Amateur Philharmonic.
Conductor
Commonly used this British compositional style.
Pastoral
Elgar learned these three instruments from only a few private lessons.
Piano, violin, and organ
Succeeded is father in this instrument at 28.
Organ
"Deep roots of (country) - Romantic style with British character."
German
"As Torrents in Summer" op. 30 is sung with instruments. True or False.
False
Elgar's father also owned a music shop which is where gained his skills in this.
Composing
From 1893 to 1901, Elgar premiered some of his most (successful) or (unsuccessful) works.
Successful
Wrote this many oratorios.
4
"Variations on an Original Theme" op. 39 is orchestra only. True or False.
True
Elgar's career took off at this age.
20 years old
Began doing this with some of his works in the 1930s.
Recording
Wrote this many anthems.
5
"The Dream of Gerontius" op. 38 contains characters for the chorus. True or False.
False