The Essay

When Writers Play

Wednesday 23 July 2008 23:00-23:15 (Radio 3)

Series in which writers are invited to muse on their alternative talents as musicians.

Duration:

15 minutes

Playlist:

2/3. Poet Ruth Padel recalls her role as a viola player, which won out over piano playing and singing. She came to it through countless family promptings.

The Essay

Episode and Playlist Information

• 4 Aug 08 Visions of utopia
• 31 Jul 08 Elgar
• 30 Jul 08 Elgar
• 29 Jul 08 Elgar
• 28 Jul 08 Elgar
• 24 Jul 08 When Writers Play
• 23 Jul 08 When Writers Play
• 21 Jul 08 When Writers Play
• Part 4: Virgil's Utopia
• 16 Jul 08 Virgil 3/4