Mahler and Elgar’s experience on the podium had a profound impact on their compositions. Mahler's "touch-ups" of Beethoven show Mahler's determination that his use of the orchestra be a servant of meaning and logic of the score. Elgar's Bach transcription represents a melding of two creative minds. Elgar was completely self-taught – just like Steve Elcock whose 11th Symphony receives its world premiere on this program.