David Hockney
Roy Plomley's castaway is artist David Hockney.
Favourite track: Liebestod by Richard Wagner
Book: Route 69 by Floyd Carter
Luxury: Paper, pencils and a battery-operated sharpener
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Ludwig van Beethoven (arr. Liszt)
Symphony No. 5 in C minor
Soloist: Glenn Gould
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Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse
La Belle Excentrique
Soloist: Aldo Ciccolini
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Verachtet mir die Meister nicht (from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg)
Soloist: Theo Adam Orchestra: Dresden State Orchestra
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Francis Poulenc
Les Biches Ballet Suite
Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
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Jeanette MacDonald
San Francisco
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Monte Carlo Opera Orchestra
Fedora
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Marilyn Monroe
I'm Through With Love
Castaway's Favourite
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Liebestod (from Tristan und Isolde)
Book Choice
Route 69 - Floyd Carter
Luxury Choice
Paper, pencils and a battery-operated sharpener
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | David Hockney |
Broadcasts
- Sat 5 Feb 197219:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 7 Feb 197212:25BBC Radio 4
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