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