Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask

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.

Cast

John Bridcut

Self - Narrator (voice)

Colin Davis

Self

Mark Elder

Self

Michael Kennedy

Self

Anthony Payne

Self

Vladimir Ashkenazy

Self