Quartet No. 1 in E minor, 'From my life'

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Smetana's sub-title reveals the story behind this music. The viola of the quartet plays the 'part' of Smetana and his journey from nationalism (happiness) to deafness (resignation). Composer: Bedrich Smetana Performers: Elias Quartet Recording date: 14 June 2011 Date of broadcast: 26 June 2012