Joan Hammond
Roy Plomley's castaway is soprano Joan Hammond.
Favourite track: Piano Concerto No. 5 In F by Jeanne Marie Darre
Book: The Oxford English Dictionary
Luxury: Toothbrush and toothpaste
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Giacomo Puccini
Ancora un passo (from Madama Butterfly)
Soloist: Joan Hammond Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Jeanne-Marie Darré
Piano Concerto No. 5 In F
Orchestra: French National Radio Orchestra
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Jules Massenet
Méditation (from Thaïs)
Orchestra: Paris Opera Orchestra
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Joan Hammond & Ivor Newton
At The Well
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor
Soloist: Julius Katchen Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'
Orchestra: Amsterdam Concertgebouw Conductor: Wolfgang Sawallisch
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Giacomo Puccini
O mio babbino caro (from Gianni Schicchi)
Soloist: Joan Hammond Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra
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Edward Elgar
Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in D major 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
Book Choice
The Oxford English Dictionary
Luxury Choice
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Joan Hammond |
Broadcasts
- Sat 25 Jul 197019:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 27 Jul 197012:25BBC Radio 4
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