Geoffrey Parsons
Roy Plomley's castaway is pianist Geoffrey Parsons.
Favourite track: The Farewell Of The Angel by Edward Elgar
Book: The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien
Luxury: Crystal rock specimens
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Music Played
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ch'io mi scordi di te (concert aria)
Soloist: Teresa Berganza
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King's College Chapel Choir
In The Bleak Midwinter
Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
The Dream of Gerontius - Softly and gently (Angel's farewell)
Soloist: Janet Baker Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra
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Victoria de los Ángeles
Azualao
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Liebestod (from Tristan und Isolde)
Soloist: Kirsten Flagstad Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Wilhelm Furtwängler
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Johann Strauss II
The Blue Danube
Soloist: Josef Lhevinne
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Richard Strauss
Im Abendrot (from Four Last Songs)
Orchestra: Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra
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Gioachino Rossini
Largo al factotum (from The Barber of Seville)
Orchestra: Glyndebourne Festival Orchestra and Chorus
Book Choice
The Lord of the Rings - J R R Tolkien
Luxury Choice
Crystal rock specimens
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Geoffrey Parsons |
Broadcasts
- Sat 20 May 197219:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 22 May 197212:25BBC Radio 4
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