Imogen Holst
Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor and musicologist Imogen Holst.
Favourite track: Rondo by Henry Purcell
Book: Reverend Francis Kilvert, Diary 1870-1879 by Rev Francis Kilvert
Luxury: Spy-glass
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Music Played
Castaway's Favourite
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Henry Purcell
Rondo
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
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Joseph Taylor
The Sprig O' Thyme
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Bells Of St Mary's, Debenham
Bristol Surprise Major
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Chaiti-Dhun
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Wilbye Consort
Sweet Honeysucking Bees
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Gustav Holst
Mars (The Bringer of War) From The Planets – Suite, op.32
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
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Benjamin Britten
The Autumn Wind (from Songs from the Chinese)
Soloist: Peter Pears, Julian Bream
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major
Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
Book Choice
Reverend Francis Kilvert, Diary 1870-1879 - Rev Francis Kilvert
Luxury Choice
Spy-glass
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Imogen Holst |
Broadcasts
- Sat 28 Oct 197219:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 30 Oct 197212:25BBC Radio 4
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