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First Listen: Elgar

£5, ONE HOUR... and an experience you'll never forget.

Elgar's beloved Enigma Variations are one of the most popular works in the classical repertoire, and with good reason. Packed full of memorable melodies, each variation of the theme is a musical portrait of Elgar's friends and family. Tonight, CBSO Collaborative Artist Jess Gillam is on the mic, guiding us through an unforgettable musical journey. A concert experience guaranteed to move you.

About First Listen: Elgar

First Listen concerts are one hour, no interval, for £5. Just you, a full orchestra, a guest presenter, and a moment that can only happen once. What are you waiting for? Discover our First Listen concerts.

Where have I heard it before?

From opening the London Olympics to an adaptation by Hans Zimmer for the 2017 film Dunkirk, Nimrod from Elgar's Enigma Variations is an iconic part of England's soundtrack.

Full programme

  • Elgar, Enigma Variations  (33mins)

Performers

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