Merle Park
Roy Plomley's castaway is prima ballerina Merle Park.
Favourite track: Im Abendrot by Richard Strauss
Book: Fowler's Modern English Usage by Henry W Fowler
Luxury: Piano
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Jean Sibelius
Finlandia
Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Specks Rampura
Kwela Joe
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Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein
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Richard Strauss
Im Abendrot (from Four Last Songs)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Orchestra: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra Conductor: George Szell
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Julie Covington
Don't Cry For Me Argentina
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Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No. 9 in E minor 'From the New World'
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Rafael Kubelik
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Felix Mendelssohn
Hear My Prayer
Soloist: Paul Dutto Choir: Leeds Parish Choir
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Gabriel Fauré
In Paradisum (from Requiem), Op 48
Choir: King's College Choir
Book Choice
Fowler's Modern English Usage - Henry W Fowler
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Merle Park |
Broadcasts
- Sat 26 Feb 197719:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 28 Feb 197712:25BBC Radio 4
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