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Roy Plomley's castaway is organist and choir director George Guest.

Favourite track: In Paradisum by Gabriel Fauré
Book: The complete works by Saunders Lewis
Luxury: Clavichord

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30 minutes

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Mon 2 Aug 197612:25

Music Played

  • Sian Emlyn

    Cyfri'r Geifr

  • Edward Elgar

    Cello Concerto in E Minor

    Soloist: Paul Tortelier Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Monks of the Abbey of St Pierre de Solesmes

    Salve Regina

  • Cleo Laine

    On A Clear Day

  • Joseph Haydn

    Trumpet Concerto in E flat major

    Soloist: John Wilbraham Orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields Conductor: Neville Marriner

  • Janet Price & Anthony Saunders

    To Our Lady Of Sorrows

  • Sidan

    Cymylau

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Gabriel Fauré

      In Paradisum (from Requiem), Op 48

      Choir: Choeurs Elisabeth Brasseur

  • Book Choice

    • The complete works - Saunders Lewis

  • Luxury Choice

    • Clavichord

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestGeorge Guest

Broadcasts

  • Sat 31 Jul 197619:00
  • Mon 2 Aug 197612:25

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