Quartet in E flat major, Op 33 No. 2, 'Joke'

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A famous ending which Haydn wrote to win a bet that ‘the ladies will always begin talking’ gives this Quartet its nickname, ‘The Joke’. The music is expressive, humorous and charming, everything you’d expect from Haydn. Composer: Joseph Haydn Performers: Escher String Quartet Recording date: 11 October 2010 Date of broadcast: 23 December 2010