James Blades
Roy Plomley's castaway is percussionist James Blades.
Favourite track: All People That On Earth Do Dwell by Benjamin Britten
Book: Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians by Charles Groves
Luxury: Telescope
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Benjamin Britten
All people that on earth do dwell (from St Nicholas)
Orchestra: Aldeburgh Festival Choir and Orchestra Conductor: Benjamin Britten
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Coriolan Overture
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Lionel Hampton and Jess Stacey
Space Man
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Igor Stravinsky
The Soldier's Tale Suite
Soloist: Israel Baker
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The Chimes Of Big Ben
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Benjamin Britten
Timpani Piece For Jimmy
Soloist: James Blade, Joan Blades
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 22 in E flat major
Orchestra: Camerata Academica Of The Salzburg Mozarteum
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William Walton
Belshazzar's Feast
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Andre Previn
Book Choice
Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians - Charles Groves
Luxury Choice
Telescope
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | James Blades |
Broadcasts
- Sat 15 Jan 197719:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 17 Jan 197712:25BBC Radio 4
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