John Lill
Roy Plomley's castaway is concert pianist John Lill.
Favourite track: Symphony No 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Modern chess openings
Luxury: Piano
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D Major
Soloist: Jascha Heifetz Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sonata In B flat major
Soloist: Jascha Heietz Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
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Johannes Brahms
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor
Soloist: Claudio Arrau Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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The Goons
Tales Of Old Dartmoor
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Johann Strauss II
The Blue Danube
Soloist: Josef Lhevinne
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Edward Elgar
Cello Concerto in E Minor
Soloist: Jacqueline du Pré Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
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Sergey Prokofiev
Symphony No. 6 In E flat minor
Orchestra: Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra
Book Choice
Modern chess openings
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | John Lill |
Broadcasts
- Sat 24 Oct 197019:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 26 Oct 197012:25BBC Radio 4
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