Taking the subject in a broader view I have always been a huge fan of variations on a theme in general. So interesting to see how a common thread can be elaborated into so many different forms, and in a way it gives you more insight into a composer's mind than listening to a bunch of disparate compositions.

Great review of the enigma variations, and thanks for this because now I have some awesome music playing while I putter about my morning chores. Somehow I had missed that you had this other account, will be trying to keep up on your reviews here now :)