Elgar: a piano portrait
Elgar: A Piano Portrait celebrates the life and works of Sir Edward Elgar, one of Britain's most esteemed composers.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Embark on a harmonious journey through Elgar's career. Enjoy some of Elgar's lesser-known piano works, alongside pieces from Brahms, Coleridge-Taylor, Gershwin, and Messiaen.
Through this programme, the audience will explore the relationships and context of different eras and compositional styles.
Myles Manders-Young is an English classical pianist based in Birmingham. He has received Third Prize at the Thailand 7th International Chopin Piano Competition, and a Gold Prize at the 4th Bangkok International Piano Competition.
Having first performed here last year, Myles is excited to return and bring his passion for promoting the music of Elgar and classical music back to The Firs.
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The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Carice Room
- Accessibility
The visitor centre is accessible for most people. Please see full information on our website's access statement.
Upcoming events
An Audience with Corinne
Listen to cellist Corinne Frost playing cello music by British composers including Elgar. Corinne will also take music requests (classical or not) and might even create a sound portrait for you.
Elgar: the upcoming man. Exploring Elgar’s early works
We are featuring a unique opportunity to hear some of Elgar’s earliest piano and violin pieces in our next recital and talk on 14 July.
Elgar’s Music Makers
Over the summer holidays come and join in with a weekly activity based around 50 things to do before you are 11 and ¾. Each week there will be a different facilitated activity for families to enjoy together.