Professor Eric Hobsbawm
Sue Lawley's castaway is historian Professor Eric Hobsbawm.
The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is the historian Professor Eric Hobsbawm. A life-long Communist and author of a series of books on the history of the 19th century which is regarded by many as a seminal work of scholarship, he has now turned his attention to the 20th century. He'll be talking to Sue Lawley about his views on the major historical events of the century, its future and his part in it.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Slow Grind by The Kenny Barron Trio
Book: Canto General by Pablo Neruda
Luxury: Binoculars
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Music Played
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Charlie Parker
Parker's Mood
- The Immortal Charlie Parker.
- London Records Jazz Series.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantata No. 80: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott
Orchestra: The Vienna Chamber Orchestra And Academic Choir
- Ein' Feste Burgh Ist Unser Gott.
- Nixa.
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Franz Schubert
String Quintet in C major - 1st movement
Soloist: Milton Katims, Pablo Casals, Alexander Schneider
- Schubert: Quintet Opus 163 - Symphony No 5.
- Sony Classical.
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Billie Holiday
He's Funny That Way
- Billie Holiday.
- Commodore.
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Jacques Offenbach
Orpheus in the Underworld
Orchestra: The Paris Philharmonic Orchestra
- Orpheus In The Underworld.
- Nixa.
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Vincenzo Bellini
Casta diva (from Norma)
Soloist: Maria Callas Orchestra: La Scala Milan
- Vincenzo Bellini.
- Gala.
Castaway's Favourite
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Kenny Barron Trio
Slow Grind
- Kenny Barron Trio: Lemuria Seascape.
- Candid.
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Gustav Mahler
Der Abschied (from Das Lied von der Erde)
Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonica
- Mahler: Das Lied Von Der Erde.
- Decca.
Book Choice
Canto General - Pablo Neruda
Luxury Choice
Binoculars
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Professor Eric Hobsbawm |
Broadcasts
- Sun 5 Mar 199512:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 10 Mar 199509:05BBC Radio 4
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