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Language and Reinvention

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Cultural discussion programme. Tom Sutcliffe with violinist Edward Dusinberre, opera director Mariame Clement, poet Vahni Capildeo and linguist and writer Diego Marani. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Tom Sutcliffe
Interviewed Guest:
Edward Dusinberre
Interviewed Guest:
Mariame Clement
Interviewed Guest:
Vahni Capildeo
Interviewed Guest:
Diego Marani
Producer:
Katy Hickman

Book of the Week

Beethoven for a Later Age

Episode 1: An Audition

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Edward Dusinberre's illuminating account of life as the Tackas Quartet's first violinist and the challenge of performing Beethoven's extraordinary music. Tim McMullan reads. Show more

Book of the Week

Beethoven for a Later Age

Episode 2: The First Season

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Edward Dusinberre recalls his first season as the Takacs Quartet's first violinist and finds that adapting to life as a touring performer has its challenges. Show more

Book of the Week

Beethoven for a Later Age

Episode 3: Irretrievably Fractured

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Edward Dusinberre recalls a time of loss and grief. He finds solace in performing Beethoven's turbulent Opus 59, No 2. Show more

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Beethoven for a Later Age

Episode 4: Recreation

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Edward Dusinberre and his fellow musicians set about recreating Beethoven's extraordinary music for CD. Show more

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Beethoven for a Later Age

Episode 5: Convalescence

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

The Takacs Quartet's first violinist Edward Dusinberre reflects on his career with his fellow players and Beethoven's late and transcendent music. Show more