How Did Elgar Die

In 1924 Elgar was appointed Master of the King’s Musick and in 1931, 1st Baronet of Broadheath. He died on 23 February 1934 from cancer.

When did Elgar die?

Sir Edward Elgar, in full Sir Edward William Elgar, (born June 2, 1857, Broadheath, Worcestershire, England—died February 23, 1934, Worcester, Worcestershire), English composer whose works in the orchestral idiom of late 19th-century Romanticism—characterized by bold tunes, striking colour effects, and mastery of large …

Who did Elgar marry?

Alice Roberts and Edward Elgar were married on 8 May 1889 in a shortened Catholic ceremony at Brompton Oratory. They gave each other engagement presents: he presented her with a short piece for violin and piano called Salut d’Amour, and she gave him one of her poems The Wind at Dawn.

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