Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask

The read

It runs a compact 1h 30m.

Synopsis

The composer of Land of Hope and Glory is often regarded as the quintessential English gentleman. But Elgar's image of hearty nobility was deliberately contrived. In this revelatory portrait of a musical genius, John Bridcut explores the secret conflicts in Elgar's nature which produced some of Britain's greatest music. Featuring specially filmed performances by the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

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Key crew

• John BridcutDirector
• John BridcutWriter

Cast

• John BridcutSelf - Narrator (voice)
• Colin DavisSelf
• Mark ElderSelf
• Michael KennedySelf
• Anthony PayneSelf
• Vladimir AshkenazySelf

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