Nimrod (arr Glover)
Sir Edward Elgar (arr. Andrew Glover)
Subtitle: From Enigma Variations
This work bears the designation Opus 36.
General Info
Year: 1899 / 2018
Duration: c. 2:55
Difficulty: II-1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Orchestra
Publisher: C.L. Barnhouse
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $55.00 | Score Only (print) - $8.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion, including:
- Bells
- Marimba (optional)
- Vibraphone (optional)
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The Enigma Variations were written for orchestra in 1899 and bore the dedication “To My Friends Pictured Within.” The theme and 14 variations catapulted Elgar to international acclaim. The story is told of how Elgar, returning home after a long day of giving violin lessons, sat down to unwind at the piano and tinkered by improvising. His wife commented on one of the melodies that emerged, and out of that exchange was born the concept of fashioning the original melody ... as it might be played by some of their friends in their own style. In all, 14 people and a dog are featured in the Variations.
- Program Note by Nikk Pilato
Elgar wrote the Enigma Variations in 1899 and dedicated them “to my friends pictured within.” The theme and 14 variations belong to the period in which Elgar developed the style that placed him in the front rank of English composers. The beautifully lyrical Nimrod (Variation IX) is dedicated to the publisher A.J. Jaeger. (Nimrod is the great hunter of the bible; Jaeger is the German word for hunter.)
- Program note from Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music
One of the finest and most beloved works by this famous British composer, this moving work from classical literature has been expertly arranged so younger musicians may experience this monumental work. This masterpiece will teach lyrical playing, blend, balance, intonation, and musicianship; an exceptional choice for young bands.
- Program Note from publisher
Media
State Ratings
- Alabama: Class D
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- North Central Missouri Bandmasters Association (Chillicothe) Clinic Band (Andrew Glover, conductor) - 22 November 2021
- Geneseo (Ill.) High School Band (Anthony Hernandez, conductor) – 16 March 2019
Works for Winds by This Composer
Adaptable Music
- Land of Hope and Glory (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Brand) (1907/2007)
- Nimrod (Flex Instrumentation) (arr. Bocook) (1899/2011)
- Pomp and Circumstance (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Stanton) (1907/2011)
All Wind Works
- As Torrents in Summer (tr. Davis) (1896/1968)
- As Torrents in Summer (arr. Rager) (1896/2018)
- Cello Concerto (arr. McLain) (1919/2013)
- Chanson de Matin (arr. de Meij) (c. 1890/1988)
- The Crown of India March (arr. Winterbottom) (1912)
- The Crown of India Suite (arr. Winterbottom) (1912/1913)
- The Empire March (arr. Noble) (1924/2020)
- Enigma Variations (tr Patterson). See: Variations on an Original Theme: "Enigma"
- Enigma Variations (tr. Slocum) (1899/)
- Enigma Variations (arr. Thompson)
- Graduation Suite (with Mouret; arr. Story) (2002)
- March of the Mogul Emperors (arr. Longfield)
- Land of Hope and Glory (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Brand) (1907/2007)
- Nimrod (Flex Instrumentation) (arr. Bocook) (1899/2011)
- Nimrod (arr. Borsvold) (1899/2005)
- Nimrod (Clarinet Choir) (arr. Hautvast) (1899/2008)
- Nimrod (Saxophone Choir) (arr. Hautvast) (1899/2008)
- Nimrod (Woodwind Ensemble) (arr. Hautvast) (1899/2010)
- Nimrod (arr. Glover) (1899/2018)
- Nimrod (arr. Moerenhout) (1899/1954)
- Nimrod (tr. D. Patterson) (1899/)
- Nimrod (arr. Reed) (1899/1965)
- Pomp and Circumstance (arr. Kinyon) (1907/1969)
- Pomp and Circumstance (arr. Martin) (1907/2023)
- Pomp and Circumstance (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Stanton) (1907/2011)
- Pomp and Circumstance Marches (arr. Caron)
- Pomp and Circumstance Military March No. 1 (tr. Retford; ed. Reed) (1901/1902/2000)
- Pomp and Circumstance Military March No. 2 (tr. Retford; ed. Reed) (1901/2000)
- Pomp and Circumstance Military March No. 3 (tr. Retford; ed. Reed) (1904/2000)
- Pomp and Circumstance Military March No. 4 (tr. Retford; ed. Reed) (1907/2000)
- Salut d'Amour (arr. Hautvast) (1888/2007)
- Salut d'Amour (arr. Hildreth) (1888/1912)
- Salut d'Amour (arr. Molenaar) (1888/2018)
- Sérénade Lyrique (arr. Hautvast) (/2011)
- The Severn Suite (tr. Reed) (1930/1973)
- Sursum Corda (arr. Houseknecht) (1894/1967)
- Triumphal March (arr. Pollen)
- Variations on an Original Theme: "Enigma" (tr. Patterson) (1899/)
Resources
- Enigma Variations. Wikipedia. Accessed 31 July 2023
- Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Nimrod." Accessed 22 November 2014
- Perusal score