Edmund Rubbra
Roy Plomley's castaway is composer Edmund Rubbra.
Favourite track: Symphony No .9 In C by Franz Schubert
Book: Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne
Luxury: Music manuscript paper
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Edmund Rubbra
Duration: 34:43
Music Played
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Claudio Monteverdi
Lamento della ninfa
Soloist: Marie Balnche De Polignac, Paul Devebue, Hughes Cuenod, Doda Conrad, Nadia Boulanger
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Thomas Tallis
Spem In Alium
Choir: Cambridge Univeristy Musical Society
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Gabriel Fauré
In Paradisum (from Requiem), Op 48
Choir: King's College Chapel Choir Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: David Willcocks
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Igor Stravinsky
Symphony Of Psalms
Choir: Choir Of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford Orchestra: Philip Jones Brass Ensemble Conductor: Simon Preston
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Benediktiner Mönche Der Abtei Saint-Maurice & Saint-Maur
Te Deum
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William Byrd
Kyrie
Choir: King's College Chapel Choir Conductor: David Willcocks
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The Chieftains
Tabhair Dom Do Lamh
Castaway's Favourite
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Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 9 in C major 'Great'
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
Book Choice
Winnie the Pooh - A.A. Milne
Luxury Choice
Music manuscript paper
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Edmund Rubbra |
Broadcasts
- Sat 23 May 198118:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 29 May 198109:05BBC Radio 4
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