Peter Quennell
Roy Plomley's castaway is editor of History Today Peter Quennell.
Favourite track: Adagio In G Minor by Albinoni/Giazotto
Book: Memoirs D'Outre-Tombe by François-René Vicomte De Chateaubriand
Luxury: Champagne
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Christoph Willibald Gluck
Dance of the Blessed Spirits (from Orpheus and Euridice)
Orchestra: National Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Charles Gerhardt
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
È'un certo balsamo (from Don Giovanni)
Soloist: Mirella Freni Orchestra: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden Conductor: Colin Davis
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Anthony Quayle
Since There Is No Help, Come Let Us Kiss and Part
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George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Paul Whiteman and his Concert Orchestra
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Antonín Dvořák
Slavonic Dance in E minor, Op. 46/2
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William Shakespeare
The Merchant of Venice Act 5, Scene 1
Artist: John Gielgud
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John Neville
Dover Beach
Castaway's Favourite
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Tomaso Albinoni & Remo Giazotto
Adagio in G Minor for Organ & Strings
Soloist: Wolfgang Meyer Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
Book Choice
Memoirs D'Outre-Tombe - François-René Vicomte De Chateaubriand
Luxury Choice
Champagne
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Peter Quennell |
Broadcasts
- Sat 25 Sep 197619:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 27 Sep 197612:25BBC Radio 4
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