Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask
Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask is one of the most talked-about Documentary, Music, TV Movie movies released in 2010, attracting audiences with its cinematic storytelling and memorable performances.
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.
