A Mystery of the Sea by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON and LLOYD OSBOURNE
Adapted for Broadcasting by MICHAEL TALBOT
Produced by PETER CRESWELL
IT is told of Mozart's two jolly quartets for pianoforte and three strings that they formed part of a contract with the publisher, Hoffmeister in Leipzig, but that after they were issued, the public complained that they were too difficult and refused to buy them. Mozart accordingly, with the good nature which was characteristic of him, released Hoffmeister from any obligations under the contract. If the story is true, the public has long ago changed its mind, and for generations both quartets have been favourites alike with players and listeners, this in G Minor specially so.