Elgar Facts:
Born: June 2, 1857
Died:
February 23, 1934
Country: Britain
Elgar Trivia:
Elgar's father was a piano teacher and music
dealer.
Elgar received no formal musical training.
Elgar once played violin in an asylum (supposedly to
soothe the patients) to help support himself.
Elgar's greatest musical achievements occurred only
during the time of his marriage which ended with the death of his wife,
Alice Roberts, in 1920.
In America, Elgar's best known musical composition is
Pomp and Circumstance Marches 1 through 4; in particular, March #1 is
often used at school graduations.
(This profile can also be found on the Pomp and Circumstance page found
HERE.)
Hisaishi Facts:
Born: December 6, 1950
Country: Japan
Hisaishi Trivia:
Hisaishi wrote the piano piece entitled "Summer" for the movie "Kikujiro."
Joe Hisaishi's real name is
Mamoru Fujisawa.
Mr. Hisaishi has written
over 100 film scores and albums. Hisaishi's first
musical instrument was the violin which he started to play at the age
of 5.
Here is Joe Hisaishi playing
his composition "Summer." (Press play to
hear.)
