Charles Groves
Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor Charles Groves.
Favourite track: Siegmund's Spring Song by Richard Wagner
Book: Anthology of English Verse
Luxury: Cigars
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Selwyn College Chapel Choir
Alleluia On A Plainsong Melody
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Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 9 in C major 'Great'
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
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Jules Massenet
En fermant les yeux (from Manon)
Soloist: John Heddle Nash
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
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Dylan Thomas
Polly Garter's Song (from Under Milk Wood)
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Winterstürme wichen dem Wonnemond (from Die Walküre)
Soloist: Jon Vickers
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Olivier Messiaen
Quartet for the End of Time
Soloist: Erich Gruenberg, Gervase De Peyer
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Richard Strauss
Ein Heldenleben
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Book Choice
Anthology of English Verse
Luxury Choice
Cigars
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Charles Groves |
Broadcasts
- Sat 1 Jul 197219:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 3 Jul 197212:25BBC Radio 4
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