Kenneth Macmillan
Roy Plomley's castaway is choreographer Kenneth Macmillan.
Favourite track: Students' Chorus by Romberg
Book: The Rack by A E Ellis
Luxury: Godiva chocolates from Belgium
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Sigmund Romberg
Students' Chorus
Soloist: Joan Sutherland Choir: Ambrosian Opera Chorus Orchestra: The National Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Richard Bonynge
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Francis Poulenc
Domine Deus (from Gloria)
Orchestra: French National Orchestra Conductor: George Pretre
- Gloria.
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Sarah Vaughan
Misty
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Gustav Mahler
Der Einsame im Herbst (from Das Lied von der Erde)
Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Bruno Walter
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Benjamin Britten
Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes
Soloist: Benjamin Britten Orchestra: Royal Opera House Chorus and Orchestra
- Peter Grimes.
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Gabriel Fauré
Requiem
Choir: St John's College Choir, Cambridge Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields Conductor: George Guest
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Julie Andrews
If Love Were All
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Edward Elgar
Cello Concerto in E Minor
Soloist: Jacqueline Du Pre Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Sir John Barbirolli
Book Choice
The Rack - A E Ellis
Luxury Choice
Godiva chocolates from Belgium
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Kenneth Macmillan |
Broadcasts
- Sat 5 Mar 198318:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 11 Mar 198309:05BBC Radio 4
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