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Adagio "Nimrod" by Edward Elgar Organ - Sheet Music

By Edward Elgar

An adaptation of Nimrod, Variation IX in Edward Elgars orchestral Enigma Variations. In this symphonic work each variation bears a title or the initials of a particular friend or family member. Nimrod is dedicated to a close friend, music critic Augustus Jaeger (Jaeger being the German word for hunter), and Nimrod being a Biblical person known as a mighty hunter. According to Elgars own notes, it reflects a discussion the two men had about the incomparable slow movements of Beethoven, and the opening bars were intended to suggest the beginning of the slow movement of the Pathetique Sonata. Nimrod has been considered by many to be the emotional heart of the entire work. As the most famous of the variations, it is often performed on solemn occasions. The tempo and expressive markings are taken directly from the original orchestral score. The organist may apply a wide array of dynamics and color to the work.

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Details

Instrument:
Organ Organ Solo
Genres:
Broadway Romantic Period 20th Century
Composers:
Edward Elgar Kenneth Jennings
Publishers:
MorningStar Music Publishers
UPC:
688670107412
Format:
Singles
Item types:
Physical
Instructionals:
Repertoire Books
Level:
Early Intermediate
Musical forms:
Prelude
Artist:
Edward Elgar
Arrangers:
Kenneth Jennings
Usages:
School and Community Funeral
Shipping Weight:
0.34 pounds

Organ - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.10-741

Composed by Edward Elgar and Kenneth Jennings. Arranged by Kenneth Jennings. Non Hymn-Based, Recital Music, Bestseller, Preludes, Classical Transcription. Funeral, 9/11 Service, Romantic. Single sheet. MorningStar Music Publishers #10-741. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.10-741).

UPC: 688670107412.

An adaptation of Nimrod, Variation IX in Edward Elgars orchestral Enigma Variations. In this symphonic work each variation bears a title or the initials of a particular friend or family member. Nimrod is dedicated to a close friend, music critic Augustus Jaeger (Jaeger being the German word for hunter), and Nimrod being a Biblical person known as a mighty hunter. According to Elgars own notes, it reflects a discussion the two men had about the incomparable slow movements of Beethoven, and the opening bars were intended to suggest the beginning of the slow movement of the Pathetique Sonata. Nimrod has been considered by many to be the emotional heart of the entire work. As the most famous of the variations, it is often performed on solemn occasions. The tempo and expressive markings are taken directly from the original orchestral score. The organist may apply a wide array of dynamics and color to the work.

More by this Composer:
Edward Elgar Edward Elgar Piano Edward Elgar Piano Accompaniment Edward Elgar Violin
Instrument:
Piano and Keyboard Organ Piano and Keyboard Organ Organ Solo
Artists:
Edward Elgar Kenneth Jennings Kenneth Jennings
Publisher:
MorningStar Music Publishers

Ratings + Reviews

5 Rating

2 reviews

Raymond F.

Jun 13, 2024

The books met my expectations.

The books met my expectations. These were what I needed to help me pursue my musical studies.

K.J. G.

Feb 7, 2012

Nimrod

A beautifull piece adapted for organ, when you have not presets then is it easy when you have a help for quickly registtration then this piece goes from soft to strong and then again very quickly soft.