The First Season
Edward Dusinberre recalls his first season as the Takacs Quartet's first violinist and finds that adapting to life as a touring performer has its challenges.
Edward Dusinberre recalls his first season as the Takacs Quartet's first violinist. As he and his three fellow performers set out to perfect their performance of Beethoven's Opus 18, no 1 he is preoccupied by questions of more individual and more integrated expression in the musical ensemble. He also finds that adapting to life as a touring musician has it's challenges.
Read by Tim McMullan
Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Elizabeth Allard.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Tim McMullan |
| Author | Edward Dusinberre |
| Abridger | Sara Davies |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
Broadcasts
- Tue 5 Apr 201609:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Wed 6 Apr 201600:30BBC Radio 4
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