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Edward Elgar composed his Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, popularly known as the Enigma Variations, between October 1898 and February 1899. It is an orchestral work comprising fourteen variations on an original theme.

Enigma Variations - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Musical composition by Edward Elgar For the Enigma Records compilation album, see Enigma Variations (album) . Elgar in 1903 Edward Elgar composed his Variations on an Original Theme , Op. 36, popularly known as the Enigma Variations , [ n 1 ] between October 1898 and February 1899. It is an orchestral work comprising fourteen variations on an original theme . After its 1899 premiere in London, the variations quickly achieved popularity and helped establish Elgar's growing reputation in Britain and international

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