Elgar: Fantasy of a Composer on a Bicycle
Russell revisits the life of composer Edward Elgar, using his own music as the score and featuring evocative, visually rich scenes, often set in the Malvern Hills where Elgar grew up.
Russell revisits the life of composer Edward Elgar, using his own music as the score and featuring evocative, visually rich scenes, often set in the Malvern Hills where Elgar grew up.
James Johnston
Sir Edward Elgar
Lisi Tribble
Lady Alice Elgar
Mary Stockley
Helen Weaver
Sara Neighbour
Rosa Burley
Ken Russell
Narrator (voice)
Russell revisits the life of composer Edward Elgar, using his own music as the score and featuring evocative, visually rich scenes, often set in the Malvern Hills where Elgar grew up.
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