Jacques Loussier
Michael Parkinson's castaway is pianist Jacques Loussier.
The pianist Jacques Loussier has won fame and fortune with a style that blends jazz with the music of J S Bach. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he looks back at a career of some 30 years, and also selects his eight records to take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Brandenburg Concerto No 3 in D Major by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Beasts, Men and Gods by Ferdinand Ossendowski
Luxury: Piano
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Music Played
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Robert Schumann
Scenes From Childhood
Soloist: Yves Nat
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Maurice Ravel
Piano Concerto for Left-Hand in D minor
Soloist: Samson Francois
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major
Orchestra: The English Concert Orchestra
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George Frideric Handel
For unto us a child is born (from Messiah)
Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music
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Lewis
Jango
Orchestra: Modern Jazz Quartet
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Erroll Garner
That's My Kick
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Pink Floyd
Another Brick In The Wall, Part 2
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The Beatles
Yesterday
- Love Songs.
- Parlophone.
Book Choice
Beasts, Men and Gods - Ferdinand Ossendowski
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Jacques Loussier |
Broadcasts
- Sun 27 Sep 198712:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 2 Oct 198709:05BBC Radio 4
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