Chad Varah
Sue Lawley's castaway is founder of the Samaritans Chad Varah.
Favourite track: Aria: Dulcis Amor by George Frideric Handel
Book: The New Oxford Book of English Verse
Luxury: Own bathroom run by solar power with hot and cold water and a video player attached
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Gustav Mahler
Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (from Rückert-Lieder)
Soloist: Alfred Poell Orchestra: Vienna State Opera Conductor: Felix Prohaska
- Early Songs From Des Knaben Wunderhorn.
- Vanguard.
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor -2nd movement
Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Leopold Stokowski
- RCA.
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George Frideric Handel
Dulcis amor, Jesu care (from Silete venti)
Soloist: Ann Mackay Orchestra: European Community Chamber Orchestra
- ASV.
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Sergey Rachmaninov
The Divine Liturgy Of Our Holy Father
Choir: Johannes Damascenus Chor Fur Ostkirchilche Liturgy
- Christophorus.
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Felix Mendelssohn
Piano Trio In D Minor
Artist: Thibaud, Casals and Cortot
- EMI.
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Vincent d’Indy
Symphony On A Mountaineers Song
Soloist: Aldo Ciccolini Orchestra: Paris Orchestra
- EMI.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Well-tempered Clavier, Book 1 - Prelude in C major
Soloist: Ivo Pogorelich
- English Suites Nos 2 & 3.
- Deutsche Grammophon.
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Maurice Ravel
Piano Concerto in G major
Soloist: Martha Argerich Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
- Piano Cto in G.
- Deutsche Grammophon.
Book Choice
The New Oxford Book of English Verse
Luxury Choice
Own bathroom run by solar power with hot and cold water and a video player attached
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Chad Varah |
Broadcasts
- Sun 27 Sep 199212:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 2 Oct 199209:05BBC Radio 4
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