Carlo Curley
Roy Plomley's castaway is organist Carlo Curley.
Favourite track: Wie Lieblich Sind Deine Wohnungen by Johannes Brahms
Book: Cookery book by Julia Childs
Luxury: Pipe organ
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E. Power Biggs
Variations On America
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Johannes Brahms
Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen (from German Requiem)
Soloist: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Orchestra: Philharmonia Chorus and Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Hawthorne
Whispering Hope
Soloist: Robert White Orchestra: National Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Mace
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 4 In E Minor
Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Gilbert Levine
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Sergey Prokofiev
The Love For Three Oranges
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto in D minor
Soloist: Jascha Heifetz Orchestra: RCA Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Franz Waxman
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Odile Pierre
Introduction Et Variations Sur Un Ancien Noel Polo
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Richard Wagner
Ride of the Valkyries (Die Walküre)
Soloist: Sir George Thalben-Ball
Book Choice
Cookery book - Julia Childs
Luxury Choice
Pipe organ
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Carlo Curley |
Broadcasts
- Sat 18 Sep 198218:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 24 Sep 198209:05BBC Radio 4
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