Nimrod, from the Enigma Variations by Elgar, for String Quartet by Edward Elgar String Quartet - Digital Sheet Music
By Edward ElgarNimrod, is the ninth of the Enigma Variations composed by Edward Elgar in 1899. Here, the music is arranged for String Quartet, directly from the orchestral score. Elgar wrote fourteen variations on a theme, each one depicting close friends and family. Nimrod represents his publisher and friend Augustus Jaeger. The biblical character of Nimrod is described as a "mighty hunter", and jaeger means "hunter" in German.
Details
Summary
- Format:
- Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Musical forms:
- Variations
- Artist:
- Edward Elgar
- Arrangers:
- David McKeown
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 8
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.587732
Composed by Edward Elgar. Arranged by David McKeown. Concert,Contemporary,Romantic Period,Standards,Wedding. 8 pages. David McKeown #4830653. Published by David McKeown (A0.587732).Nimrod, is the ninth of the Enigma Variations composed by Edward Elgar in 1899. Here, the music is arranged for String Quartet, directly from the orchestral score. Elgar wrote fourteen variations on a theme, each one depicting close friends and family. Nimrod represents his publisher and friend Augustus Jaeger. The biblical character of Nimrod is described as a "mighty hunter", and jaeger means "hunter" in German.
The single pdf file contains the full score plus individual parts for two Violins, one Viola and one Cello. The linked youtube performance is the Clarinet version of this Quartet.
Musicians at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances. All parts require dramatic dynamic contrasts and lyrical legato playing. The overall performance time is around three minutes.
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- Ensemble:
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- Publisher:
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