Score; Strings 4/4/3/4/2 ; 2 Flutes; 2 Oboes; 2 Clarinets in Bb; 2 Bassoons;4 Horns in F; 2 Trumpets in Bb; 3 Trombones;Tuba; Timpani. The ninth of the 'Variations on an Original Theme' Op.36, commonly known as the 'Enigma Variations', is title 'Nimrod' and is perhaps Elgar's best known piece of music. It porgrays Elgar's friend and publisher August Jaeger. Duration: 2:30. UK Grade 4-6