Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | An Audition | 20160404 | Edward Dusinberre is the Tackas Quartet's first violinist and in his illuminating account he takes us inside the daily life of a string quartet and explores his creative, musical and personal relationships with his fellow players. He also looks at the challenges of performing Beethoven's extraordinary quartet music which was composed against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Recordings of the Tackas Quartet playing Beethoven's string quartets will be interwoven into each programme. Tim McMullan is the reader. Produced by Elizabeth Allard. Life with the Tackas Quartet is recollected by its first violinist Edward Dusinberre. |
| 02 | The First Season | 20160405 | 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 Produced by Elizabeth Allard. |
| 03 | Irretrievably Fractured | 20160406 | During a time of loss and grief, Edward finds solace performing Beethoven's Opus 59, No 2. |
| 04 | Recreation | 20160407 | Edward Dusinberre and his fellow musicians set about recreating Beethoven's music for CD. |
| 05 LAST | Convalescence | 20160408 | The Takacs Quartet's first violinist Edward Dusinberre on taking a leap of faith. |