Elgar: Portrait of a Composer 62 years old

A partly dramatised account of the life of Sir Edward Elgar classical composer. Huw Wheldon narrates the life story over backdrops of beautiful mountain scenery, especially memorable is the image of young Elgar riding his horse around Malvern Hills.

Credits

Elgar: Portrait of a Composer Cast

Name Character
Peter Brett as Mr. Elgar

Elgar: Portrait of a Composer Crew

Name Department
Ken Russell as Director. He was 35 (84) years old when He died Directing
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Elgar: Portrait of a Composer (62 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, November 10, 1962
  • Runtime: 55 minutes