Edward Elgar

Elgar (1857-1934) [British. Modern period.]
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Elgar

If you're not a big fan of classical music, Elgar is not one of the names you'll probably think of if someone asks you to name 10 classical composers. Lots of people haven't heard of him at all. But most everyone's familiar with at least one of his works -- Pomp and Circumstance, which is played at countless graduation ceremonies every year.

Orchestral Music.

Most of Elgar's well-known works are orchestral in nature... His Variations on an Original Theme (also called the Enigma Variations) consists of a theme and fourteen variations which represent people in Elgar's life. The most famous (called Nimrod) is very moving:

Enigma Variations, Variation IX (Nimrod): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUgoBb8m1eE

Another famous work of Elgar's is his Cello Concerto in E Minor, which was featured in the movie Hilary and Jackie, a story about the famous cellist Jacqueline du Pre from her sister Hilary's point of view.

Cello Concerto in E Minor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUgdbqt2ON0

Other Music.

Salut d'Amour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bisdQUm9N2E
Serenade for Strings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXkry3n-wew
Violin Sonata: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQL2wh-o69U