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Elgar's Dream

Matthew King recalls the birth of Edward Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius in 1900. The composer derived inspiration for this huge work through a newly-discovered passion for cycling.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 22 May 200713:30
BBC Radio 4

Broadcast

  • Tue 22 May 200713:30
    BBC Radio 4