Malcolm Williamson
Roy Plomley's castaway is master of the Queen's music Malcolm Williamson.
Favourite track: Symphony No. 40 In G Minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: The Lyric Dramas of Strindberg by August Strindberg
Luxury: Puppet theatre
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Benjamin Britten
Les Illuminations
Soloist: Peter Pears Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Eugene Goossens
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Symphony No. 9 in E minor
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra
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Malcolm Williamson
Violin Concerto
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Olivier Messiaen
Messe de la Pentecôte - 4th movement
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Igor Stravinsky
Symphony Of Psalms
Orchestra: Orchestre De La Suisse Romande
Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 40 In G Minor
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Benjamin Britten
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Sir Malcolm Williamson
My Bed Is A Boat
Singer: April Cantelo
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 2 in D Major
Orchestra: London Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
Book Choice
The Lyric Dramas of Strindberg - August Strindberg
Luxury Choice
Puppet theatre
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Malcolm Williamson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 12 Jun 197619:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 14 Jun 197612:25BBC Radio 4
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