Ron Goodwin
Roy Plomley's castaway is composer Ron Goodwin.
Ron Goodwin has composed the scores for many films, including Where Eagles Dare, 633 Squadron and Monte Carlo or Bust, but he started his career in an insurance office. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he describes how his apprenticeship with a music publisher enabled him to become a composer and later a conductor, and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Tintagel by Arnold Bax
Book: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Luxury: Tuba
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Music Played
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The Singing Dogs
Pat-a-cake Pat-a-cake
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Bunny Berigan and His Orchestra
I Can't Get Started
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Maurice Ravel
Daphnis and Chloe -Daybreak
Orchestra: Montreal Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Charles Dutoit
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Peter Sellers
Grandpa's Grave
- The Sounds of Sellers.
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Love Theme From Ben Hur
Orchestra: The Rome Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Carlo Savina
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Sergey Prokofiev
Midnight Sleigh Ride (from Lieutenant Kijé)
Orchestra: The Sauter-Finegan Orchestra
Castaway's Favourite
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Arnold Bax
Tintagel
Orchestra: The London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Sir John Barbirolli
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Stan Kenton
The Peanut Vendor
Book Choice
The Prophet - Kahlil Gibran
Luxury Choice
Tuba
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Ron Goodwin |
Broadcasts
- Sat 11 Aug 198418:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 17 Aug 198409:05BBC Radio 4
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