Nimrod, from the Enigma Variations by Elgar, for Cello and Piano by Edward Elgar Piano - 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 solo Cello and Piano, 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
- Instrument:
- Piano Piano Accompaniment Cello Solo
- Composers:
- Edward Elgar
- Publishers:
- David McKeown
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Score and Part
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Musical forms:
- Variations
- Artist:
- Edward Elgar
- Arrangers:
- David McKeown
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 5
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.587737
Composed by Edward Elgar. Arranged by David McKeown. Concert,Contemporary,Romantic Period,Standards,Wedding. Score and part. 5 pages. David McKeown #4833259. Published by David McKeown (A0.587737).Nimrod, is the ninth of the Enigma Variations composed by Edward Elgar in 1899. Here, the music is arranged for solo Cello and Piano, 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 both the piano score and a separate solo instrumental part.
Musicians at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances. Both parts require dramatic dynamic contrasts and lyrical legato playing. The overall performance time is around three minutes.
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