Elgar - 10 Best. (TV documentary 2007)

Sir Edward Elgar's Ten Best musical pieces, selected by fans. If you had to choose a favourite piece by this great British composer, what would it be? Let us know in the comments below.
Sir Edward William Elgar, born in Worcestershire, England in 1857 was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known compositions are orchestral works including the "Enigma Variations", the "Pomp and Circumstance" marches, concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies. He also composed chamber music and songs. His choral works include "The Dream of Gerontius".
Elgar died in 1934 at the age of 76. He is buried next to his wife at St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Church in Little Malvern. [Wikipedia]
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[@Jabberstax]

Elgar's cello concerto is one of the best pieces of music I've ever heard.

[@jacobbump1282]

Great documentary. I recently discovered this composer and his music. Being a choral singer, I am just in love with his choral works. "The Dream of Gerontius" is so far, my favorite of his works. It is unbelievably moving and just gorgeous from beginning to end!! However, his "Apostles" and "Kingdom" oratorios are also incredible!!

[@garryhumphreys3054]

The populist title does not do justice to this excellent documentary, the value of which is the comments from such a wide range of (mostly) distinguished artists, particularly Tod Handley, Tony Payne and Janet Baker. Very much to the point and illuminating to both lay listener and committed Elgarian. Equally fascinating are the changing styles over the years of Andrew Davis's hair and beard! Thanks for loading!

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

Ken Russell calling Britain “the greatest empire in the world” would have been edited out today.

[@plumjam]

Think The Apostles deserves to be in there, and should've been the whole Enigma Variations rather than just Nimrod. Good documentary though.