Claudio Abbado
Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor Claudio Abbado.
Favourite track: Kommt Ihr Tochter by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
Luxury: Writing materials
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Wilhelm Furtwängler
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Claude Debussy
Fêtes (from Nocturnes)
Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Pierre Monteux
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion - Kommt, ihr Töchter
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Franz Schubert
String Quintet in C major
Soloist: Issac Stern, Alexander Schneider, Milton Katims, Pablo Casals, Paul Tortelier
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Anton Bruckner
Symphony No. 7 in E major
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Wilhelm Furtwängler
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Magic Flute
Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Bruno Walter
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 9 in D major
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Bruno Walter
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Liebestod (from Tristan und Isolde)
Soloist: Kirsten Flagstad Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Wilhelm Furtwängler
Book Choice
Divine Comedy - Dante Alighieri
Luxury Choice
Writing materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Claudio Abbado |
Broadcasts
- Sat 9 Feb 198018:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 15 Feb 198009:05BBC Radio 4
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