Edward Elgar Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Edward Elgar (1857–1934) was the British composer and conductor of the march Pomp and Circumstance, who was also awarded a baronetcy.

Throughout his life, Elgar left behind an enormous number of works.

Here, we present a best-of style ranking of his pieces.

Playlist

Edward Elgar Popular Song Rankings [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Love’s GreetingEdward Elgar		Elgar’s gift of love to his fiancée
2	Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39 No. 1Edward Elgar		Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 is the most famous.
3	majestic and dignifiedEdward Elgar		The warmth of Cook Do that supports family togetherness
4	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1Edward Elgar		Edward Elgar, a British composer…
5	Greeting of LoveEdward Elgar		Originally as a music teacher and violinist...
6	Christmas GreetingEdward Elgar		Elgar, known for pieces such as “Salut d’Amour,” in 19...
7	Enigma Variations ~ NimrodEdward Elgar		Elgar’s masterpiece “Enigma,” a profound inspiration.
8	Oratorio “The Kingdom of God,” Op. 51Edward Elgar		Elgar’s majestic Holy Spirit oratorio
9	Symphony No. 1Edward Elgar		Features and appeal of Elgar’s Symphony No. 1
10	Symphony No. 2 in E-flat majorEdward Elgar		Elgar's Symphony No. 2 is a magnificent masterpiece.
11	Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39Edward Elgar		Elgar’s famous piece, “Pomp and Circumstance,” is a patriotic song.
12	Morning SongEdward Elgar		Introducing Elgar’s Morning Song
13	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1Edward Elgar		A classic and cool song
14	Four choral piecesEdward Elgar		Choral piece of Elgar's Sweet Melody
15	A Christmas GreetingEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar’s Christmas Greeting
16	CockaigneEdward Elgar		Elgar’s orchestral work Opus 40 achieved great success at its premiere.
17	Coronation OdeEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar’s Coronation March
18	Fantasia & Fugue in C minorEdward Elgar		An Introduction to Elgar’s Arrangements of Bach’s Works
19	FroissartEdward Elgar		Elgar’s first full-orchestra piece
20	Grania & DiarmidEdward Elgar		A piece of music by Elgar that sets incidental music to a prose poem
21	Introduction and AllegroEdward Elgar		A performance of Elgar’s String Quartet
22	Piano QuintetEdward Elgar		Elgar’s exquisite chamber works
23	PoloniaEdward Elgar		A Symphony in Praise of Poland, composed by Elgar
24	RomanceEdward Elgar		Elgar’s Opus 1, for violin and piano
25	Sursum cordaEdward Elgar		Elgar’s Opus 11, a solemn piece with organ accompaniment
26	The Dream of GerontiusEdward Elgar		An oratorio composed by Elgar based on a long poem
27	The KingdomEdward Elgar		An oratorio piece based on biblical material. In Japan, it is called the Kingdom of God.
28	The Starlight ExpressEdward Elgar		Elgar composed music for a children's play.
29	Violin ConcertoEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar’s Violin Concerto
30	Enigma Variations, Variation IX “Nimrod”Edward Elgar		Enigma Variations: Music of Mystery and Friendship
31	Dance of the EchoesEdward Elgar		Elgar’s graceful, romantic piano piece
32	sighEdward Elgar		The beautiful strains of the violin move the heart in “A Greeting of Love”…
33	Enigma Variations “Nimrod” (piano ver.)Edward Elgar		A masterpiece by Elgar that expresses friendship
34	Oratorio “The Apostles,” Op. 49Edward Elgar		Elgar’s oratorio, packed with emotionally rich highlights
35	CarissimaEdward Elgar		Elgar’s pastoral and lively piece, Carissima
36	The Dream of GerontiusEdward Elgar		An inspiring oratorio composed by Elgar
37	SketchEdward Elgar		The Beauty of Elgar’s Piano Piece “Sketches”
38	In SmyrnaEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar's Romantic Piano Pieces
39	SerenadeEdward Elgar		Elgar’s early signature work, Serenade
40	Sonatina in G majorEdward Elgar		Characteristics of Elgar’s piano piece Sonatina
41	Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85Edward Elgar		The profound expressiveness of Elgar’s late masterpiece, the Cello Concerto
42	Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85Edward Elgar		The Appeal of Cello Concertos and the Role of the Performer
43	Violin Sonata, Op. 82Edward Elgar		The scene where Nodame is accepted by the Chiaki family
44	Violin Concerto, Op. 61Edward Elgar		Elgar’s Violin Concerto
45	Pastorale (Ballet Tune)Edward Elgar		Elgar’s pastoral piano piece, Pastoral
46	PrestoEdward Elgar		Elgar’s romantic piano piece
47	Minuet, Op. 21Edward Elgar		The delicate Romantic expression exemplified by Elgar’s Minuet
48	Romance, Op. 62Edward Elgar		Romance for Bassoon and Orchestra
49	Violin Sonata in E minorEdward Elgar		The manga that became a huge hit and was adapted into both an anime and a film, “...
50	Song of MayEdward Elgar		Elgar’s 1901 work, an emotive short piano piece
51	Symphony No. 1 in A-flat majorEdward Elgar		Composed by Elgar around the beginning of the 1900s...
52	In the TropicsEdward Elgar		Elgar’s Italy-Trip-Inspired Overture
53	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1Edward Elgar		A famous, exhilarating march composed by Elgar
54	children’s magic wandEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar’s Childhood Fantasy Music Works
55	Phantom Children, Op. 43Edward Elgar		An orchestral piece composed by Elgar that depicts children’s memories
56	String QuartetEdward Elgar		Elgar's string quartet is a healing masterpiece
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	Salut d’Amour, Op. 12Edward Elgar		A sweet, popular song given as an engagement memento
60	SingEdward Elgar		A choral piece set to poems by Elgar’s wife
61	Allegro for Concert PerformanceEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar’s Rare Piano Pieces
62	Variations on an Original Theme for Orchestra (Enigma Variations)Edward Elgar		Elgar’s masterpiece Variations, a worldwide success
63	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 3 in C minorEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No. 3
64	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 2 in A minorEdward Elgar		Pomp and Circumstance is a majestic march and a national symbol.
65	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 in G majorEdward Elgar		The Appeal of Elgar’s Masterpiece “Pomp and Circumstance”
66	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 5 in C majorEdward Elgar		Introduction to Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No. 5
67	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 6 in G minor (Posthumous)Edward Elgar		Characteristics and Appeal of Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance No. 6
68	Greeting of LoveEdward Elgar (Takano Yūya henkyōku)		Arrange Elgar’s masterpieces to be playable with the left hand only
69	Cello Concerto in E minorEdward Elgar		In the smash-hit TBS drama “Quartet”…
70	Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 4Edward Elgar		Elgar arranged Beethoven after his wife's death.
71	Serenade for Strings in E minorEdward Elgar		Elgar’s Serenade for Strings is an appealing piece for beginners.
72	Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D majorEdward Elgar		There isn’t a person who doesn’t know this incredibly famous song...