George Lloyd
Sue Lawley's castaway is composer George Lloyd.
The castaway choosing his eight desert island discs this week will also be relating a story of early triumph, 25 years of obscurity and a revival of fortunes at the age of 81 which has made him one of the country's most successful classical composers. He is George Lloyd, and he'll be talking to Sue Lawley about the shell-shock and bad luck which put paid to his early promise - his years growing carnations and mushrooms - and then, thanks to the late John Ogdon's intervention, his re-emergence to a rapturous reception by both the public and the musical establishment.
He'll also be describing the unexpected places where his music has been enjoying an airing - could it really be true that his symphonies are now to be heard in discos and pubs?
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Piers Plowman (In Middle English) by William Langland
Luxury: Romney's portrait of Lady Hamilton
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: Jasha Keifetz Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Living Stereo.
- RCA Classics.
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George Lloyd
John Socman Sybil From Act 3
Soloist: Janice Watson Orchestra: The Philharmonia Chorus and Orchestra
- George Lloyd Highlights From John Socman.
- Albany Records.
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Hector Berlioz
Symphonie Fantastique
Conductor: Andrew Davis Orchestra: The BBC Symphony Orchestra
- BBC Music Vol 2.
- BBC Records.
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George Lloyd
Fourth Symphony Final Section
Soloist: George Lloyd Orchestra: The Albany Symphony Orchestra
- George Lloyd Fourth Symphony.
- Albany Records.
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Giuseppe Verdi
Bella figlia dell'amore (from Rigoletto)
Soloist: Luciano Pavarotti, Joan Sutherland
- Verdi Rigoletto.
- Decca.
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Moriz Rosenthal
Carnaval De Vienne
Soloist: Moritz Rosenthal
- The Golden Age Of Piano Virtuoso.
- Argo.
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Edward Elgar
Symphony No. 2 in E flat major - 1st movement
Orchestra: The Hallé Orchestra Conductor: Sir John Barbirolli
- Elgar's Symphony No 2 in E Flat.
- HMV.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring from Cantata BWV 147
Soloist: Dinu Lapatti
- Dinu Lapatti.
- EMI.
Book Choice
Piers Plowman (In Middle English) - William Langland
Luxury Choice
Romney's portrait of Lady Hamilton
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | George Lloyd |
Broadcasts
- Sun 23 Apr 199512:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 28 Apr 199509:05BBC Radio 4
- Sun 26 Nov 199512:15BBC Radio 4
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