Elgar – Nimrod (Enigma Variations) | Classic FM

‘Nimrod’ from Elgar’s Enigma Variations has become a favourite at British cultural events, from King Charles’ coronation to the 2012 Olympics.

The composer named his theme ‘Nimrod’, the name of a Biblical hunter, after his friend and publisher August Jaeger, whose surname is German for ‘Hunter’. Each of the composer’s Enigma Variations are a musical sketch of one of his closest friends and family, including his wife, Alice.

The rousing theme is performed here by @philharmonia_orchestra under the baton of Ben Palmer at Classic FM Live with Viking.

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