
22 Sep 2002

Elgar: Fantasy of a Composer on a Bicycle
Ken Russell revisits the life of Elgar, with musical background provided by the composer's works.
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Sven Tuuva
Sven's Mother
Kaarina Kinnunen
Sandels
Duncker
Mrs. Maria Duncker
Örn
Kustaa IV Aadolf
Spets
Lönn
Drummer
Weber
Paavo
Kustaa
22 Sep 2002
Ken Russell revisits the life of Elgar, with musical background provided by the composer's works.
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