Black and white photograph of Edward Elgar seated at the piano.
Credit: Photo by May Grafton. Reproduced by permission of the Grafton family.

Reimagining Edward Elgar: Past, Present and Future

Explore the musical world of Edward Elgar.

About Reimagining Edward Elgar: Past, Present and Future

Black and white photograph of Edward Elgar seated at the piano.
Credit: Photo by May Grafton. Reproduced by permission of the Grafton family.

Join us for a day exploring the music and life of British composer Edward Elgar. Experts on Elgar's music will share some of their latest insights into the composer and his world, while British Library staff will talk about some exciting acquisitions of Elgar manuscripts and letters. The day will end with a live performance of music by Elgar.

This event is being hosted in collaboration with the Elgar Society, which celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026.

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