S1E8: Living Portraits - Elgar and Enigma Variations

Published: July 29, 2020, 4 a.m.

b'Edward Elgar\'s Variations on an Original Theme (a.k.a. Enigma Variations) is one of the most mysterious and puzzling pieces of music of all time. Using a theme he referred to as "the Enigma", he depicts thirteen of his closest friends as if they were taking a stab at cracking the code. One in particular was given the chance to truly solve the case, but she never figured it out.\\nIf you want to provide a question for the Q&A episode via voicemail, here is the link to do so, be sure to give your first name and where you\\u2019re from before asking your question. https://anchor.fm/stephen-j-trygar/message\\nBecome a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, monthly member only episodes, and other things podcast related!\\nhttps://patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles\\nMy Friends Pictured Within by Edward Elgar: https://ks.imslp.net/files/imglnks/usimg/0/06/IMSLP339677-SIBLEY1802.27173.6d2a-39087004945996text.pdf\\nThe Dorabella Cipher: https://ciphermysteries.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2009/02/dorabella-cipher-image.gif\\nMusic for this episode:\\nModern Enigma by Spectacles Wallet and Watch\\nChanson De Matin, Op. 15, No. 2 by Edward Elgar\\nBerceuse, Op. 16 by Gabriel Faure\\nCello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85, Mvt. 1: Adagio by Edward Elgar\\nVariations on an Original Theme ("Enigma"), Op. 36, Mvt. IX "Nimrod" by Edward Elgar\\nLargo from Xerxes by George Friedric Handel\\nPomp and Circumstance March No. 4 by Edward Elgar\\nUna Noche De Luces by Trevor Kowalski\\nSources for this episode:\\nMy Friends Pictured Within by Edward Elgar (see link above)\\nVariations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 by Edward Elgar (Score)\\nThe Musician\'s Guide to Symphonic Music: Essays from the Eulenberg Scores, edited by Corey Field: https://www.amazon.com/Musicians-Guide-Symphonic-Music-Eulenburg/dp/0930448561/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=The+Musicians+Guide+to+Symphonic+Music&qid=1595963266&sr=8-2\\n\\n--- \\n\\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecomposerchronicles/message'