Vladimir Ashkenazy
Roy Plomley's castaway is pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy.
Favourite track: Piano Concerto No. 27 In B Flat by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Blank book and pens
Luxury: Well-programmed robot
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Symphony No. 2 in E minor
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Andre Previn
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 27 in B flat major
Soloist: Daniel Barenboim Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
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Franz Schubert
String Quartet in C major
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Quartet
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 4 In E Minor
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Robert Schumann
Du Ring an meinem Finger (from Frauenliebe und -leben)
Soloist: Elly Ameling, Dalton Baldwin
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Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132
Orchestra: Juilliard Quartet
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Jean Sibelius
Symphony No. 2 in D major
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Anthony Collins
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion - Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
Book Choice
Blank book and pens
Luxury Choice
Well-programmed robot
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Vladimir Ashkenazy |
Broadcasts
- Sat 2 Dec 197818:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 5 Dec 197812:20BBC Radio 4
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