Over (enigma) Apr 2026

The "Enigma" moniker stems from a pair of puzzles Elgar left for his audience and future musicologists:

: The second, deeper enigma is a "dark saying" Elgar claimed was hidden "through and over the whole set". He stated that a well-known melody exists that can be played as a counterpoint to the main theme, but it is never actually heard in the music. Over (ENIGMA)

: Elgar dedicated each variation to a specific person in his circle, labeling them with cryptic initials or nicknames. The "Enigma" moniker stems from a pair of