Daniel Massey
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Daniel Massey.
Favourite track: Violin Concerto in D by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Ego by James Agate
Luxury: Wine
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 2 in C minor 'Little Russian'
Orchestra: Amsterdam Concertgebouw Conductor: Bernard Haitink
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Maurice Ravel
Piano Concerto in G major
Soloist: Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Ettore Gracis
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Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 9 in C major 'Great'
Orchestra: Amsterdam Concertgebouw Conductor: Bernard Haitink
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Jean Sibelius
Death of Melisande (from Pelleas and Melisande)
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Erroll Garner
Red Top
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Soave sia il vento (from Cosi fan tutte)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Christa Ludwig, Walter Berry Orchestra: Philharmonia Orcherstra Conductor: Karl Böhm
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Frank Sinatra
Come Rain Or Come Shine
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: David Oistrakh Orchestra: French National Orchestra Conductor: Andre Cluytens
Book Choice
Ego - James Agate
Luxury Choice
Wine
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Daniel Massey |
Broadcasts
- Sat 7 Mar 198118:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 13 Mar 198109:05BBC Radio 4
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