Elgar, Nimrod
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Classical music at the Olympic Opening Ceremony 2012
10. Elgar, Nimrod
Elgar's beautiful 'Nimrod' from his Enigma Variations is enough to bring a tear to the eye of even the least patriotic Brits. The London Symphony Orchestra's rendition from the Opening Ceremony tugged on the heartstrings right from the start.
