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Itzhak Perlman

Roy Plomley's castaway is violinist Itzhak Perlman.

Favourite track: Ich Habe Genug by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Luxury: Violin, strings and case

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Tue 2 May 197812:20
BBC Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Franz Schubert

    Das Fischermädchen (from Schwanengesang)

    Soloist: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerald Moore

  • Christian Sinding

    Suite In A Minor

    Performer: Jascha Heifetz

  • The Beatles

    I'm Looking Through You

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    String Quartet No. 13 in B flat major, Op. 130

    Orchestra: Julian Quartet

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön (from The Magic Flute)

    Soloist: Fritz Wunderlic Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Karl Böhm

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Johann Sebastian Bach

      Cantata No. 82: Ich habe genug

      Soloist: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Choir: Munich Bach Choir

  • Johannes Brahms

    Geistliches Wiegenlied, Op. 91/2

    Soloist: Marian Anderson, William Primrose, Franz Rupp

  • Edward Elgar

    Cello Concerto in E Minor

    Soloist: Jacqueline Du Pre Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Daniel Barenboim

  • Book Choice

    • The Brothers Karamazov - Fyodor Dostoyevsky

  • Luxury Choice

    • Violin, strings and case

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestItzhak Perlman

Broadcasts

  • Sat 29 Apr 197818:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 2 May 197812:20
    BBC Radio 4

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