Serenade for Strings (Elgar)

Serenade for Strings Op. 20

Performed by the United States Army Band Strings ensemble

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The Serenade for String Orchestra in E minor, Op. 20, is an early piece in three short movements, by Edward Elgar. It was written in March 1892 and first performed privately in that year; its public premiere was in 1896. It became one of Elgar's most popular compositions, and has been recorded many times.