"Memorial Chimes" for the War Memorial Carillon Loughborough (Sir Edward Elgar) by Koen Cosaert

Sir Edward Elgar composed "Memorial Chimes" for the inauguration from the "War Memorial Carillon" in Loughborough. The work was created by Jef Denyn.
Voor de inhuldiging in 1923 van het "War Memorial Carillon" in Loughborough, componeerde de beroemde componist Sir Edward Elgar 'Memorial Chimes'. Het werk werd er gecreëerd door Denyn.

[@GypsyJackBoggleShow]

Having just been introduced to the Loughborough carillon through Portillo's Bradshaw's Guide travels in the TV show where a snippet of the Elgar piece is featured, I'm delighted to hear it in its entirety. I will be sharing this & the story amongst friends. It is a great example of the People's Long Memory that I hope will neither be lost through apathy nor rank commercialism.

[@Edwardjjp]

Hello Rudi,
This piece is to be played at a special service on July 26th, at the Loughborough Carillon. The manuscript to this music was lost by the local Council, but then found (through a freak chance). Now this unique piece of music and its brilliant creator can be celebrated in all it's full glory.

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You are lucky that some muppet didn't throw it out!

[@Edwardjjp]

Dear Rudi,
I was also wondering how you heard about this piece of music and what you know about the history behind this piece and the fact the manuscript got lost.
The reason I ask is that I am a Councillor for the area where the Carillon is and I am leading some investigations into the story. I am looking to create a hand - bell ringing competition, to be staged in the Town annually, in memory of Elgar, the Carillon and the Town's Bell Foundry.
Thank you.

[@luciechapman8896]

Hi rudi, would it be possible to use this as part of an exhibition about the memorial chime? Many thanks

[@RudiVanPoele]

No problem.