Enigma Variations and Pomp and Circumstance Marches in Full Score (Dover Music Scores) [Paperback]

Edward Elgar (Author), Music Scores (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dover Music Scores | Publication Date: December 17, 1992

Authoritative British editions of the 14 Variations, rich with melody and vibrant rhythms, each revealing a facet of a central theme never fully expressed and each depicting an unnamed friend of the composer. Also includes four of the five stirring "Pomp and Circumstance" Marches.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (December 17, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486273423
• ISBN-13: 978-0486273426
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #309,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Score - But Incomplete, April 3, 2005

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E. W. Henderson "true classical fan" (Springfield, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Enigma Variations and Pomp and Circumstance Marches in Full Score (Dover Music Scores) (Paperback)

Two of the most popular works by Sir Edward Elgar(1857-1934) are
the "Enigma Variations" (a theme followed by 14 variations -
1-12 being musical sketches of his friends, the 13th for his wife
with the final variation depicting the composer himself) and
the 5 "Pomp And Circumstance" marches.

I feel that Dover presents these works(in full score)in a way that is very clearly read and well presented.

The only problem I have with this compilation of Elgar's works has to do with the omission of Pomp And Circumstance March No. 5 (in C Major). Where is it? No. 5's liveliness is sorely missing from this group of 5 marches that Elgar wrote for many
various occasions (not just for graduations).

Regardless, I highly recommend buying this score collection.Enjoy the rich orchestration that Elgar uses in his various works
You'll see why Elgar is described as the Englishman who was credited as being one of the last true Romantic composers.



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5.0 out of 5 stars Good deal, July 27, 2007

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Jose Mauricio V. Brandao "J M Brandao" (Baton Rouge, LA. IUSA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Enigma Variations and Pomp and Circumstance Marches in Full Score (Dover Music Scores) (Paperback)

This edition of Elgar's Enigma Variations is a very high quality print with a reasonable price. Both for study or performance purposes it is a choice to everyones personal library.