Nov 11, 1962
56 min
Full-HD

Elgar (1962)

An astonishing documentary of the life of classical composer Sir Edward Elgar. This partly dramatised account is remarkable for its sensitive portrayal of the rise of a young musician from an underprivileged background to international fame.

Category

Drama Documentary Music TV Movie

Country

United Kingdom

Companies

BBC

Huw Wheldon

Narrator

Peter Brett

Mr. Elgar

Rowena Gregory

Mrs. Elgar

George McGrath

Sir Edward Elgar

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