Elgar’s masterpiece. Popular classical music.

Edward Elgar is one of Britain’s quintessential composers; his Pomp and Circumstance and Enigma Variations are immensely famous and are frequently performed at orchestral concerts.

He also wrote Salut d’Amour as a gift to his wife, Caroline Alice Roberts, and even those unfamiliar with Elgar’s name have likely heard this melody.

To explore the allure of Elgar, we’ve compiled a list of many of his masterpieces this time!

We hope this helps you dive into Elgar’s charm and the stylish, enjoyable world of classical music.

Playlist

Elgar’s masterpiece. Popular classical music.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D majorEdward Elgar		Elgar’s signature piece “Pomp and Circumstance”
2	Violin Concerto, Op. 61Edward Elgar		Elgar’s Violin Concerto
3	Violin Sonata, Op. 82Edward Elgar		The scene where Nodame is accepted by the Chiaki family
4	Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85Edward Elgar		The Appeal of Cello Concertos and the Role of the Performer
5	Salut d’Amour, Op. 12Edward Elgar		A sweet, popular song given as an engagement memento
6	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 in G majorEdward Elgar		The Appeal of Elgar’s Masterpiece “Pomp and Circumstance”
7	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 6 in G minor (Posthumous)Edward Elgar		Characteristics and Appeal of Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance No. 6
8	Symphony No. 1Edward Elgar		Features and appeal of Elgar’s Symphony No. 1
9	Fantasia & Fugue in C minorEdward Elgar		An Introduction to Elgar’s Arrangements of Bach’s Works
10	In the TropicsEdward Elgar		Elgar’s Italy-Trip-Inspired Overture
11	children’s magic wandEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar’s Childhood Fantasy Music Works
12	Symphony No. 2 in E-flat majorEdward Elgar		Elgar's Symphony No. 2 is a magnificent masterpiece.
13	Serenade for Strings in E minorEdward Elgar		Elgar’s Serenade for Strings is an appealing piece for beginners.
14	Variations on an Original Theme for Orchestra (Enigma Variations)Edward Elgar		Elgar’s masterpiece Variations, a worldwide success
15	Violin ConcertoEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar’s Violin Concerto
16	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 3 in C minorEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No. 3
17	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 2 in A minorEdward Elgar		Pomp and Circumstance is a majestic march and a national symbol.
18	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 5 in C majorEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No. 5
19	Enigma Variations “Nimrod” (piano ver.)Edward Elgar		A masterpiece by Elgar that expresses friendship
20	String QuartetEdward Elgar		Elgar's string quartet is a healing masterpiece
21	Pomp and Circumstance Marches, No. 1Edward Elgar		The signature piece from Elgar’s masterpiece “Pomp and Circumstance.”
22	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D majorEdward Elgar		There isn’t a person who doesn’t know this incredibly famous song...
23	Enigma Variations ~ NimrodEdward Elgar		Elgar’s masterpiece “Enigma,” a profound inspiration.
24	CockaigneEdward Elgar		Elgar’s orchestral work Opus 40 achieved great success at its premiere.
25	Greeting of LoveEdward Elgar		The British composer Edward Elgar...
26	Oratorio “The Apostles,” Op. 49Edward Elgar		Elgar’s oratorio, packed with emotionally rich highlights
27	Oratorio “The Kingdom of God,” Op. 51Edward Elgar		Elgar’s majestic Holy Spirit oratorio
28	Four choral piecesEdward Elgar		Choral piece of Elgar's Sweet Melody
29	Introduction and AllegroEdward Elgar		A performance of Elgar’s String Quartet
30	Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39Edward Elgar		Elgar’s famous piece, “Pomp and Circumstance,” is a patriotic song.
31	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1Edward Elgar		A classic and cool song
32	Love’s GreetingEdward Elgar		Composed by Elgar, a masterpiece of love, spring music
33	A Christmas GreetingEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar’s Christmas Greeting
34	FroissartEdward Elgar		Elgar’s first full-orchestra piece
35	Grania & DiarmidEdward Elgar		A piece of music by Elgar that sets incidental music to a prose poem
36	PoloniaEdward Elgar		A Symphony in Praise of Poland, composed by Elgar
37	The Dream of GerontiusEdward Elgar		An oratorio composed by Elgar based on a long poem
38	The KingdomEdward Elgar		An oratorio piece based on biblical material. In Japan, it is called the Kingdom of God.
39	The Starlight ExpressEdward Elgar		Elgar composed music for a children's play.
40	sighEdward Elgar		The harp’s melody expresses adult passion.
41	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1Edward Elgar		A famous, exhilarating march composed by Elgar
42	Morning SongEdward Elgar		Introducing Elgar’s Morning Song
43	Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 4Edward Elgar		Elgar arranged Beethoven after his wife's death.
44	“Nimrod” from Enigma VariationsEdward Elgar		Elgar’s Variations, especially Variation IX “Nimrod,” are used at funerals.
45	Enigma Variations, Variation IX “Nimrod”Edward Elgar		Enigma Variations: Music of Mystery and Friendship
46	Dance of the EchoesEdward Elgar		Elgar’s graceful, romantic piano piece
47	The Dream of GerontiusEdward Elgar		An inspiring oratorio composed by Elgar
48	SketchEdward Elgar		The Beauty of Elgar’s Piano Piece “Sketches”
49	In SmyrnaEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar's Romantic Piano Pieces
50	SerenadeEdward Elgar		Elgar’s early signature work, Serenade
51	Sonatina in G majorEdward Elgar		Characteristics of Elgar’s piano piece Sonatina
52	Pastorale (Ballet Tune)Edward Elgar		Elgar’s pastoral piano piece, Pastoral
53	PrestoEdward Elgar		Elgar’s romantic piano piece
54	Song of MayEdward Elgar		Elgar’s 1901 work, an emotive short piano piece
55	Pomp and Circumstance No. 1Edward Elgar		Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance Marches
56	Phantom Children, Op. 43Edward Elgar		An orchestral piece composed by Elgar that depicts children’s memories
57	Thought Dance (Rosemary)Edward Elgar		A famous piece by Elgar that expresses the freshness of morning
58	Greeting of Love, Salut d’AmourEdward Elgar		Practice Elgar’s “Salut d’Amour” on the flute
59	SingEdward Elgar		A choral piece set to poems by Elgar’s wife
60	Allegro for Concert PerformanceEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar’s Rare Piano Pieces
61	Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39 No. 1Edward Elgar		Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 is the most famous.
62	Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: No. 1 in D majorEdward Elgar		A comedic commercial introduction for the film “Daimyo Bankruptcy”
63	Violin Sonata in E minorEdward Elgar		The manga that became a huge hit and was adapted into both an anime and a film, “...
64	Symphony No. 1 in A-flat majorEdward Elgar		Composed by Elgar around the beginning of the 1900s...
65	majestic and dignifiedEdward Elgar		A composer from England, United Kingdom, Ed...
66	Cello Concerto in E minorEdward Elgar		In the smash-hit TBS drama “Quartet”…
67	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1Edward Elgar		A work by the British composer Elgar, …
68	Coronation OdeEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar’s Coronation March
69	Piano QuintetEdward Elgar		Elgar’s exquisite chamber works
70	RomanceEdward Elgar		Elgar’s Opus 1, for violin and piano
71	Sursum cordaEdward Elgar		Elgar’s Opus 11, a solemn piece with organ accompaniment
72	Romance, Op. 62Edward Elgar		Romance for Bassoon and Orchestra
73	Christmas GreetingEdward Elgar		Elgar, known for pieces such as “Salut d’Amour,” in 19...
74	Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85Edward Elgar		The profound expressiveness of Elgar’s late masterpiece, the Cello Concerto
75	Minuet, Op. 21Edward Elgar		The delicate Romantic expression exemplified by Elgar’s Minuet
76	CarissimaEdward Elgar		Elgar’s pastoral and lively piece, Carissima