Sir Maurice Yonge
Roy Plomley's castaway is marine biologist Sir Maurice Yonge.
Favourite track: Piano Concerto in C Major (K.415) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
Luxury: Microscope
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Giuseppe Verdi
Pura siccome un angelo (from La traviata)
Soloist: Victoria De Los Angeles, Mario Serena Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra Conductor: Tullio Serafin
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 13 in C major
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Alfred Wallenstein
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Prisoners' Chorus (from Fidelio)
Orchestra: Philharmonia Chorus and Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Max Bruch
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor
Soloist: Igor Oistrakh Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: David Oistrakh
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Vincenzo Bellini
Casta diva (from Norma)
Soloist: Maraia Callas Orchestra: Orchestra Of La Scala, Milan
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Bassoon Concerto in B flat major
Soloist: Gwydion Brooke Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Marty Robbins
El Paso
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Giuseppe Verdi
Ella giammai m'amò (from Don Carlos)
Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden Conductor: Georg Solti
Book Choice
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Edward Gibbon
Luxury Choice
Microscope
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Maurice Yonge |
Broadcasts
- Sat 21 Jun 197519:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 23 Jun 197512:25BBC Radio 4
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