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A talk on Elgar by Richard Westwood-Brookes

Mon 26 Oct · 12:00

The Firs

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About This Event

At The Firs in Lower Broadheath near Worcester on 26 October 2026, Richard Westwood-Brookes gives two 30-minute talks on Edward Elgar. The sessions explore who Elgar was and why he largely gave up serious composition after 1920. The talks are free though normal admission to The Firs applies.

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

Monday 26 October

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: Why did Elgar give up serious composition?

After the death of his wife Alice in 1920, Elgar largely gave up serious composition. But was grief the only reason for his 14 year creative silence?

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

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A talk on Elgar by Richard Westwood-Brookes takes place on Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12:00.

A talk on Elgar by Richard Westwood-Brookes is held at The Firs in Worcester (Elgar’s Birthplace, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcestershire).

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