Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask

United Kingdom

• 2010-11-12(GB)
• ▪

  Documentary,

  Music,

  TV Movie
• ▪ 1h-30m

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Overview

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.

• Vaughan MatthewsCinematography

  Mike FoxCinematography

  Paul ParagonSound

  Fiona MorrisExecutive Producer

  Samuel R SantanaEditor

  John BridcutWriter