‘Grandest festival yet’ in heart of Elgar country
This year's Elgar Festival in Worcestershire will be the "grandest and most fun party yet", its artistic director has said. The annual event, celebrating the life and music of the Worcestershire-born composer, starts on Saturday and runs until 1 June. Elgar is arguably most famous for his cello concerto and Enigma Variations, including the Pomp and Circumstance marches. He was born near Worcester on 2 June 1857 and the festival […]