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Edward Elgar was an English composer born on June 2, 1857, in Broadheath, Worcestershire. He was the son of an organist and music dealer. Despite lacking formal training in composition, he became a significant figure in late Romantic music. His most renowned works include "Enigma Variations" (1899), "Pomp and Circumstance Marches" (1901–1930), and "The Dream of Gerontius" (1900). Elgar's music is characterized by bold melodies and masterful handling of large forms. He passed away on February 23, 1934, in Worcester, Worcestershire. The products available from the artist Edward Elgar include CDs.
