Alan Howard
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Alan Howard.
Favourite track: Symphony No. 15 In D by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Piano manual
Luxury: Piano
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Alan Howard
Duration: 29:09
Music Played
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata No. 15 in D
Soloist: Daniel Barenboim
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Der Hölle Rache (from The Magic Flute)
Soloist: Lucia Popp Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Joseph Haydn
String Quartet in B flat major
Orchestra: Aeloian Quartet
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge
The Ancient Mariner
Artist: Ralph Richardson
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Royal Shakespeare Company Wind Band
Coronation March
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Franz Schubert
String Quartet No. 14 in D minor 'Death and the Maiden'
Orchestra: Amadeus String Quartet
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Joseph Haydn
Mass in D minor 'Nelsonmesse'
Choir: King's College Chapel Choir Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: David Willcocks
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
String Quintet No. 6 in E flat major
Soloist: Arthur Grumiaux, Arpad Gerecz, Georges Janzer, Max Lesuer
Book Choice
Piano manual
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Alan Howard |
Broadcasts
- Sat 5 Dec 198118:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 11 Dec 198109:05BBC Radio 4
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