Dorothy Dunnett
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Dorothy Dunnett.
Favourite track: Symphony No. 7 In A Major by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
Luxury: Guitar
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Raymond Leppard
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George Frideric Handel
Come unto him all ye that labour (from Messiah)
Soloist: Isobel Baillie
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Camille Saint‐Saëns
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor
Soloist: Aldo Ciaccolini Orchestra: Paris Orchestra Conductor: Serge Baudo
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Richard Strauss
Der Rosenkavalier
Soloist: Anne Howells, Teresa Cahill Orchestra: Scottish National Orchestra Conductor: Alexander Gibson
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 7 In A Major
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis
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Luigi Boccherini
Concerto in G For Cello and Strings
Soloist: Moray Welsh Orchestra: Scottish Baroque Ensemble
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Concierto De Aranjuez
Soloist: John Williams Orchestra: Engish Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
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Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Istvan Kertesz
Book Choice
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Edward Gibbon
Luxury Choice
Guitar
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Dorothy Dunnett |
Broadcasts
- Sat 24 Apr 198218:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 30 Apr 198209:05BBC Radio 4
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