Elgar Howarth was first played on NTS on 9 April 2019. Songs played include Symphony No. 4 »Chiaroscuro« (1984/90).

Elgar Howarth (born Nov 1935) is a British composer and conductor. He is known, as a composer, for works for brass instruments (being a trumpet player himself). Many of his works have been recorded by the famous Grimethorpe Colliery (brass) Band.

His conducting work spreads over a much wider field and includes opera. More info on Allied Artists here: http://www.alliedartists.co.uk/artist_page.php?aid=19