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Events on Monday 19 June 1899 1
1899Enigma Variations premieresEdward Elgar's breakthrough orchestral workEdward Elgar's "Variations on an Original Theme," known as the Enigma Variations, premiered in London on 19 June 1899 under conductor Hans Richter. Each variation musically portrays one of Elgar's friends, referred to only by initials or nicknames. The work established Elgar's reputation as a leading composer.