Who wrote Enigma Variations?

Who wrote Enigma Variations?

• A. Copland
• B. Rossini
• C. Vivaldi
• D. Elgar

Answer: (D)

The Enigma Variations are a famous orchestral work by Edward Elgar, an English composer, created around 1899–1900. It’s a theme with a set of variations, each paying tribute to different friends, with the best-known variation called Nimrod. Because Elgar wrote this particular piece, he is the correct match. The other composers listed come from different times and styles: Copland is a mid‑20th‑century American composer, Rossini is a early‑19th‑century Italian opera master, and Vivaldi is a Baroque Italian composer known for concertos. None of them wrote Enigma Variations, which is why Elgar is the right choice.

The Enigma Variations are a famous orchestral work by Edward Elgar, an English composer, created around 1899–1900. It’s a theme with a set of variations, each paying tribute to different friends, with the best-known variation called Nimrod. Because Elgar wrote this particular piece, he is the correct match. The other composers listed come from different times and styles: Copland is a mid‑20th‑century American composer, Rossini is a early‑19th‑century Italian opera master, and Vivaldi is a Baroque Italian composer known for concertos. None of them wrote Enigma Variations, which is why Elgar is the right choice.