1911 in British music

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This is a summary of 1911 in music in the United Kingdom.

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Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known compositions are orchestral works including the Enigma Variations, the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies. He also composed choral works, including The Dream of Gerontius, chamber music and songs. He was appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1924.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hubert Parry</span> British composer, teacher and historian (1848–1918)

Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1st Baronet, was an English composer, teacher and historian of music. Born in Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Parry's first major works appeared in 1880. As a composer he is best known for the choral song "Jerusalem", his 1902 setting for the coronation anthem "I was glad", the choral and orchestral ode Blest Pair of Sirens, and the hymn tune "Repton", which sets the words "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind". His orchestral works include five symphonies and a set of Symphonic Variations. He also composed the music for Ode to Newfoundland, the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial anthem.

This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1911.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Charles Villiers Stanford</span> Irish composer, music teacher, and conductor (1852–1924)

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<i>Crown Imperial</i> (march) 1937 Orchestral March by William Walton

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cyril Rootham</span> English composer, educator and organist

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William Stockley's Orchestra was a symphony orchestra based in Birmingham, England from 1856 to 1899. It was the first permanent orchestra formed of local musicians to be established in the town, in contrast to the earlier Birmingham Festival Orchestra, which consisted largely of outside musicians and only performed during the Birmingham Triennial Music Festival.

This is a summary of 1924 in music in the United Kingdom.

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This is a summary of 1912 in music in the United Kingdom.

This is a summary of 1906 in music in the United Kingdom.

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This is a summary of 1901 in music in the United Kingdom.

This is a summary of 1900 in music in the United Kingdom.

References

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  2. Supplement, The London Gazette , no. 2769, p. 4448, 19 June 1911. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
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