Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask
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.
- Overview
- Cast
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Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 12, 2010
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Original Title
Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask
Production Companies
Crux Productions
Director
John Bridcut
Description
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.
