Enigma Variations & Ellis Island: The Dream of America Throughout history, composers have told the stories of people — their lives and dreams, their journeys. Edward Elgar brilliantly depicted his friends in the Enigma Variations, which has at its heart the stirring movement, “Nimrod”. Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America tells the dramatic stories of immigrants through first-person portrayals by actors, a gripping musical score and powerful imagery. This work will feature actors from Phoenix Theatre Company.