At the height of his fame as a composer, Edward Elgar publicly admitted that his success was owing to the influence of his mother. Copiously illustrated, this is the story of thatinspirational mother, Ann Greening, who gave her son love, security and understanding - the best possible start in life. Despite her poor background and basic education, her interests were wide- ranging - the natural world, literature and chivalry - and she had a strong religious faith and sense of fun. She epitomised the Victorians' enthusiasm for ...
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At the height of his fame as a composer, Edward Elgar publicly admitted that his success was owing to the influence of his mother. Copiously illustrated, this is the story of thatinspirational mother, Ann Greening, who gave her son love, security and understanding - the best possible start in life. Despite her poor background and basic education, her interests were wide- ranging - the natural world, literature and chivalry - and she had a strong religious faith and sense of fun. She epitomised the Victorians' enthusiasm for self-improvement, and, in spite of not being musical, she played a crucial role in nurturing her son's genius. Her confidence and enthusiasm for learning enabled Elgar to turn what otherwise might have been seen as a distinct disadvantage in the lack of high-level music education to the creation of his own very individual style.
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