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The Emerson String Quartet discuss the founding and successes of the group

BROADCAST: Aug. 30, 1989 | DURATION: 00:33:26

Synopsis

The Emerson String Quartet's members Eugene Drucker (violin), Lawrence Dutton (viola), David Finckel (violoncello), and Philip Setzer (violin) discuss their past work, scheduled performances, and musical techniques.

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 30, 1989

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
33 minutes, 26 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Musicians

Tags

Drucker, Eugene, 1952---Performances Dutton, Lawrence--Performances. Finckel, David--Performances. Setzer, Philip, 1951---Performances. Emerson String Quartet--Performances. String quartets. Violists--Performances.--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs. Shumsky, Oscar, 1917-2000

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