Mary O'Hara
Roy Plomley's castaway is singer Mary O'Hara.
Favourite track: Double Concerto in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien
Luxury: Tennis practice equipment
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RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
Caithreim
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Joan Baez
All My Trials
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Henry Purcell
Sound the trumpet (from Birthday Ode 'Come ye sons of art away')
Soloist: Alfred Deller, John Whitworth
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Carl Orff
In trutina (from Carmina Burana)
Soloist: Gundula Janowitz Orchestra: Choir and Orchestra Of Deutsche Oper, Berlin
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
Soloist: Igor & David Oistrakh Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Eugene Goossens
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Dan Hill
Sometimes When We Touch
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George Frideric Handel
Harp Concerto in B flat major, Op. 4/6
Soloist: Osain Ellis Orchestra: Philharmusica Of London
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Gustav Mahler
Der Abschied (from Das Lied von der Erde)
Soloist: Janet Baker Orchestra: Amsterdam Concertgebouw
Book Choice
The Lord of the Rings - J R R Tolkien
Luxury Choice
Tennis practice equipment
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Mary O’Hara |
Broadcasts
- Sat 7 Feb 198118:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 13 Feb 198109:05BBC Radio 4
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