English composer Sir Edward Elgar, whose late 19th century orchestral works are some of the most beloved pieces in classical music history, is now having a premiere of sorts. One of his melodies is being heard for the first time in 100 years, after being found in an autograph book.
Speaking about the discovery, auctioneer Richard Winterton said: “Unfolding this musical manuscript tucked away inside an autograph book – which was already loaded with impressive signatures – I could not believe what I was seeing.
“Not only is it signed and dated by Elgar but there are several lines of complicated musical notation. It was clearly a short melody, written down yet never played. Perhaps never heard aloud for almost 100 years.”
Read the full storyof its discovery from ClassicFM.
