Artur Rubinstein
Roy Plomley's castaway is concert pianist Artur Rubinstein.
Favourite track: String Quintet In C by Franz Schubert
Book: Any one from his library
Luxury: Revolver
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Johannes Brahms
Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major
Soloist: Jorg Demus, Eduard Drolc, Stefano Passaggio, Georg Donderer
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Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet in F
Orchestra: Guarneri Quartet
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Franz Schubert
Die Wetterfahne (from Winterreise)
Soloist: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerald Moore
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Concerto For Orchestra
Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Eugene Ormandy
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor
Soloist: Solomon Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Nocturne In E Flat Major
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein
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Franz Schubert
String Quintet in C major
Orchestra: Amadeus String Quartet
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Franz Schubert
Piano Sonata No. 21 in B flat major, D960
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein
Book Choice
Any one from his library
Luxury Choice
Revolver
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Arthur Rubinstein |
Broadcasts
- Sat 28 Aug 197119:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 30 Aug 197112:25BBC Radio 4
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