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A talk on Elgar by Richard Westwood-Brookes

Fri 4 Sept · 12:00

The Firs

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Find out more about Edward Elgar, the man behind the music, in one of our Elgar expert talks. Friday 4 September 12 - 12:30 pm : Who was Elgar? This might seem a simple question to answer - but it is far from simple. This 30 minute talk with examples from some of his music explains who he really was - and it's far from the person you thought you knew. 2 - 2:30 pm: The Story of Land of Hope & Glory Land of Hope and Glory is an anthem which divides the nation - but did Elgar actually write the song? This is the true story of Land of Hope and Glory - how it came to be written, and the supreme ironies which surround it. If you thought you knew the song well - think again! These are free talks (normal admission to The Firs applies).

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A talk on Elgar by Richard Westwood-Brookes

📅 Friday, 4 September 2026🕖 12:00📍 The Firs

About This Event

Find out more about Edward Elgar, the man behind the music, in one of our Elgar expert talks.

Friday 4 September

12 - 12:30 pm : Who was Elgar?

This might seem a simple question to answer - but it is far from simple. This 30 minute talk with examples from some of his music explains who he really was - and it's far from the person you thought you knew.

2 - 2:30 pm: The Story of Land of Hope & Glory

Land of Hope and Glory is an anthem which divides the nation - but did Elgar actually write the song? This is the true story of Land of Hope and Glory - how it came to be written, and the supreme ironies which surround it. If you thought you knew the song well - think again!

These are free talks (normal admission to The Firs applies).