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Edward Elgar was a man of many passions, from cycling to chemistry. Best known for the patriotic epic Pomp and Circumstance, England itself may have been chief among them - but the composer's relationship with his country was more nuanced than his flag waving might suggest.

In today’s programme, Donald Macleod explores Elgar’s complicated passion for England, from his early days skiving off to explore the countryside, to his compositions for the coronation.

Pomp and Circumstance Marches Nos. 1-5, Op. 39: March No. 1 in D
London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Barry Tuckwell

Caractacus, Op 35: Scene 3, Nos. 1-5
Elizabeth Llewellyn, soprano
Elgan LlÅ·r Thomas, tenor
Huddersfield Choral Society and Orchestra of Opera North, conducted by Martyn Brabbins

Pomp and Circumstance Marches Nos. 1-5, Op. 39: March No. 3 in C Minor
London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Barry Tuckwell

The Spirit of England, Op. 80: No. 3. For the Fallen
Andrew Staples, tenor
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, conducted by Sir Andrew Davis

Coronation Ode, Op. 44: I. Crown the King
Teresa Cahill, soprano
Anne Collins, contralto
Anthony Rolfe-Johnson, tenor
Gwynne Howell, bass
Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Sir Alexander Gibson

Produced by Alice McKee for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Audio Wales & West