Philip Jones
Roy Plomley's castaway is trumpeter Philip Jones.
Favourite track: Er Sterbe by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians
Luxury: Champagne
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Henry Purcell
The Fairy Queen
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Benjamin Britten
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Er sterbe! (from Fidelio)
Soloist: Christa Ludwig, Jon Vickers, Gottlob Frik, Walter Berry Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 3 in D major
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Richard Strauss
Horn Concerto No. 1 in E flat major
Soloist: Dennis Brain Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Wolfgang Sawallisch
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Sir John Betjeman
Business Women
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major
Soloist: Daniel Barenboim Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
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Edward Elgar
Introduction and Allegro for Strings
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Philip Jones
The Cuckoo
Book Choice
Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians
Luxury Choice
Champagne
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Philip Jones |
Broadcasts
- Sat 26 Jun 197619:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 28 Jun 197612:25BBC Radio 4
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