Some of Elgar’s many ‘enigmas’ are to be revealed at a concert at his birthplace.
The concert will be held at The Firs, in Lower Broadheath, Sunday, October 29.
It will feature many of the songs he wrote throughout his life and will include several which had hidden meanings.
Matthew Clark, an exciting young baritone will sing the songs, accompanied by pianist Richard Lennox.
The concert is a collaboration between the National Trust and The Elgar Society. It is free of charge to National Trust members and included with the normal entrance cost to The Firs for non-members (£9.50 per adult).
Ellen Cooper, site manager at The Firs, said: “We are grateful to the Elgar Society for providing the sponsorship for this concert, which has allowed us to make it a free event for National Trust members and included with admission to The Firs for non-members.
“We look forward to revealing some unknown secrets about Elgar and his music to our visitors.”
There will be two performances on Sunday, October 29 at 11am and 2pm. You can reserve your seat at nationaltrust.org.uk/the-firs
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