Magnus Magnusson
Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster and writer Magnus Magnusson.
Favourite track: Ar Vas Alda by Fostbraedur Male Choir
Book: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Luxury: Pipe
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Carl Orff
Carmina Burana
Choir: Deutsche Oper Chorus and Orchestra
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Concerto in A major
Soloist: Alfred Prinz Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Karl Böhm
Castaway's Favourite
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Fostbraedur Male Choir
Ar Vas Alda
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Tomaso Albinoni & Remo Giazotto
Adagio in G Minor for Organ & Strings
Soloist: Douglas Hass Orchestra: Wurttemberg Chamber Orchestra
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Victoria de los Ángeles
Bailero
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Dmitry Shostakovich
Symphony No. 9 in E flat major
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Vaclav Neumann
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Glasgow Orpheus Choir
All In The April Evening
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Concierto De Aranjuez
Soloist: Julian Bream Orchestra: Melos Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis
Book Choice
The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame
Luxury Choice
Pipe
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Magnus Magnusson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 23 Apr 197719:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 25 Apr 197712:25BBC Radio 4
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