Elgar's Enigma Variations

Created in 1898-99 as a musical tribute to his and his wife's friends, English composer Edward Elgar's Variations on an Original Theme for Orchestra, Op. 36 are better known as the Enigma Variations. In this program conductor Sir Andrew Davis discusses the origins of the work and Elgar's life, followed by a performance by the BBC Symphony. 83 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English DTS Surround, PCM stereo; Subtitles: French, German, Italian, Spanish.