Pioneering music documentary-maker Christopher Nupen has died aged 88, it has been confirmed.
Nupen, who hailed from South Africa, created more than 75 documentaries on classical music, musicians and composers, sharing the power of music in an authentic and intimate way with a golden generation of artists.
After moving to Britain in his 20s and working for the BBC, he exploited the then-new silent 16mm cameras to be the first to film musicians at close quarters on stage and backstage.
Portraits of such greats as the cellist Jacqueline du Pre and pianist Daniel Barenboim introduced many to classical music for the first time.
The BBC said Christopher Nupen devoted his life to bringing the world’s greatest music to audiences.
