Elgar: The Man behind the Mask
With his noble bearing, stiff upper lip and imperial moustache, the composer of Land of Hope and Glory is often seen as the epitome of Edwardian England. But this image was deliberately contrived, and far from reality.
In this revelatory portrait of a musical genius, John Bridcut explores the secret conflicts in Elgar's heart which produced some of Britain's greatest music.
A film for BBC Four, coming soon.
A Crux/Prospect production for BBC4.
Copyright Crux Productions 2010
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