
N.Busch, J.Kuchmy, M.Parry, M.Wilson
Roy Plomley's castaways are members of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Book: Books by Hector Berlioz, Charles Dickens, Hugh Johnson and a cookery book
Luxury: Razor and shaving soap, a video player with a tape of Laurel & Hardy, wine and a violin
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N.Busch, J.Kuchmy, M.Parry, M.Wilson
Duration: 31:05
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Richard Strauss
Frühling (from Four Last Songs)
Soloist: Lucia Popp Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Klaus Tennstedt
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Edvard Grieg
Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor
Soloist: Fritz Kreisler, Sergei Rachmaninov
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D Major
Soloist: Marcel Moyse, Adolf Busch, Rudolf Serkin Orchestra: Adolf Busch Chamber Orchestra
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Mass in B Minor - Credo
Soloist: Agnes Giebel, Janet Baker Choir: BBC Chorus Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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David Bowie
Space Oddity
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 5 In C Sharp Minor
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Klaus Tennstedt
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Gabriel Fauré
Pavane
Choir: Edinburgh Festival Chorus Orchestra: Paris Orchestra Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
Book Choice
The Memoirs of Hector Berlioz - Hector Berlioz, A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens, The World Atlas of Wine - Hugh Johnson,
Luxury Choice
Razor and shaving soap, a video player with a tape of Laurel & Hardy, wine and a violin
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | London Philharmonic Orchestra |
Broadcasts
- Sat 9 Oct 198218:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 15 Oct 198209:05BBC Radio 4
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