Elgar

[el-ger, -gahr]

noun

1. Sir Edward, 1857–1934, English composer.

Elgar

/ ˈɛlɡɑː /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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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Mrs Waters and her husband Karl, who also works for Elgar Care and is Mr Filby’s carer, decided to apply for the medal earlier this year after getting his family’s permission.

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Coming round the wicket to Dean Elgar, Lyndon James leaves the stumps splayed in all directions with a cracker.

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