SIR EDWARD ELGAR is, beyond doubt, the most universally known among English composers. He is, on the one hand, ranked among the great and classical masters of European music; and, on the other esteemed as one who can, by his melodic genius, compel the admiration even of the unmusical.
The story of Elgar's life is here fully told for the first time. Dr. Young, having been allowed access to the whole of the Elgar papers and assisted in many particulars by the composer's daughter, writes with authority and draws a fascinating and detailed portrait.
Contains 9 pages of b/w photographs and illustrations.