Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask (2010)
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.
Director: John Bridcut
Genre: Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: November 12, 2010
Cast
- John Bridcut - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Colin Davis - Self
- Mark Elder - Self
- Michael Kennedy - Self
- Anthony Payne - Self
- Vladimir Ashkenazy - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Samuel R Santana
Production: Crux Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Bridcut
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask about?
- 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.
- Who directed Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask?
- Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask was directed by John Bridcut.
- Who stars in Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask?
- Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask stars John Bridcut, Colin Davis, Mark Elder, Michael Kennedy, Anthony Payne, Vladimir Ashkenazy.
- How long is Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask?
- Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask?
- Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask is a Documentary, Music, TV Movie film.
- Where was Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask produced?
- Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask was produced in United Kingdom.