Elgar

American

[el-ger, -gahr] / ˈɛl gər, -gɑr /

noun

Sir Edward, 1857–1934, English composer.

Elgar British

/ ˈɛlɡɑː /

noun

Sir Edward ( William ). 1857–1934, English composer, whose works include the Enigma Variations (1899), the oratorio The Dream of Gerontius (1900), two symphonies, a cello concerto, and a violin concerto

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Haf Elgar, director of Friends of the Earth Cymru, warned it could now end up having to add Ffos-y-Fran's overburden mounds to its list of sites to monitor.

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The King was shown many personal items belonging to Newman and showed close interest in an original handwritten copy of the score of Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius, which was based on a Newman poem.

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Director of Friends of the Earth Cymru, Haf Elgar, said she wanted everyone to take action to reduce air pollution.

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The brand, named "His Master's Voice", was launched English composer Edward Elgar in 1921, selling gramophones, radios and popular music hall recordings.

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The staff at Elgar Care, who support Mr Filby in his home, decided to apply for the medal and they managed to get it just in time for his birthday on Friday.

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