Elgar's Enigma Theme Unmasked

Robert W. Padgett presents a new and compelling solution to Elgar’s Enigma Variations — 'Ein feste Burg' (A Mighty Fortress) by Martin Luther.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Elgar's Star Cipher

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“ From the most holy water I returned Regenerate, in the manner of new trees That are rene...
Sunday, December 21, 2014

The Mendelssohn Pi Cipher

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“It shows a wonderful feeling .” Elgar commenting on a 13th century panel sculpture of th...
Sunday, November 23, 2014

Beethoven’s Ninth DEAF Cipher

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“Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for i...
Saturday, June 14, 2014

Elgar's Unknown Friend Unmasked

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Elgar’s Unknown Friend Unmasked: The Violin Concerto and Enigma Variations By Robert ...
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Robert Padgett
Mr. Padgett studied violin with Michael Rosenker, and Rosenker’s pupil, Owen Dunsford. Mr. Padgett studied piano with Sally Magee (a student of Emanuel Bay), and Blanca Uribe, a student of Rosina Lhévinne. He attended the Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, California, and Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in psychology. At Vassar he studied music theory and composition with Richard Wilson. Mr. Padgett has performed for Joseph Silverstein, Van Cliburn, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver, Steve Jobs, Prince Charles, Lady Camilla, Marcia Davenport, William F. Buckley, Jr., and other prominent public figures. His original compositions have been performed by the Monterey Symphony, at the Bohemian Grove, the Bohemian Club, and other private and public venues. In 2008 Mr. Padgett won the Max Bragado-Darman Fanfare Competition with his entry "Fanfare for the Eagles". It was premiered by the Monterey Symphony under Maestro Bragado in May 2008. A member of the Elgar Society, Mr. Padgett is married with five children.
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