Sir William Walton
Roy Plomley's castaway is composer Sir William Walton.
Favourite track: Violin Concerto by William Walton
Book: The Education of a Gardener by Russel Page
Luxury: Funicular for hills
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Samuel Sebastian Wesley
The Wilderness
Choir: St John's Choir, Cambridge
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major
Soloist: Daniel Barenboim Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
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William Walton
Old Sir Faulk (Foxtrot) (from Façade)
Soloist: Kiri Te Kanawa, Richard Amner
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William Walton
Violin Concerto in B minor
Soloist: Jascha Heifetz Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Jean Sibelius
Symphony No. 5 In E Flat Major
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Giacomo Puccini
E Lucevan Le Stelle (from Tosca)
Soloist: Placido Domingo Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Gilbert Levine
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Hans Werner Henze
A L'Acqua De Liffuntanelle
Soloist: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Oscar Kraus
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William Walton
Belshazzar's Feast
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Andre Previn
Book Choice
The Education of a Gardener - Russel Page
Luxury Choice
Funicular for hills
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | William Walton |
Broadcasts
- Sat 27 Mar 198218:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 2 Apr 198209:05BBC Radio 4
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