Throughout his life, Elgar was often inspired by close women friends; Helen Weaver was succeeded by Mary Lygon, Dora Penny, Julia Worthington, Alice Stuart Wortley and finally Vera Hockman, who enlivened his old age.
Ao longo da súa vida, Elgar foi frecuentemente inspirado por amigas próximas; Helen Weaver foi sucedida por Mary Lygon, Dora Penny, Julia Worthington, Alice Stuart Wortley e finalmente Vera Hockman, que animou a súa vellez.