Elgar's 'Nimrod', sung beautifully by Voces8. | Classic FM

Elgar’s Nimrod. Just timeless 🇬🇧 The Philharmonia Orchestra performed the great theme under the baton of Ben Palmer, as the grand finale to October’s Classic FM Live with Viking. #VEDay80 | Classic FM

This special recording of Elgar's 'Nimrod' is even more poignant as the violists of the BBC Orchestras have dedicated it to former BBC Symphony Orchestra Principal Viola, Ruşen Güneş. Philip Hall from the BBC SO writes: "Ruşen was a very special person and inspiring viola-player; his encouragement and generosity towards his students and colleagues was without limit. A huge character, his playing had a wonderful individual quality and a glorious sound. He was also a talented composer and poet and