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Hope and glory : Edward Elgar, 1857-1934 /

Beginning with Elgar himself conducting "Pomp and circumstance," this program appraises Elgar's life and work, showing his musical development within the context on his time. Assesses the oratorio, "The Dream of Gerontius," one of his most important works.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Chorus, Central Independent Television, Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Rattle, Simon, 1955-, Halsey, Simon, 1958-, Berrow, Jim
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [1993]
Subjects:
Elgar, Edward, > 1857-1934.
Composers > England > Biography.
Biographical films.
Documentary films.
Elgar, Edward, > 1857-1934. > Pomp and circumstance.
Elgar, Edward, > 1857-1934. > Dream of Gerontius.
Description
Summary:Beginning with Elgar himself conducting "Pomp and circumstance," this program appraises Elgar's life and work, showing his musical development within the context on his time. Assesses the oratorio, "The Dream of Gerontius," one of his most important works.
Item Description:Originally produced in 1984.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (approximately 78 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS.
Production Credits:Editor, Kevin Lester.