Dr Elsie Hall
Roy Plomley's castaway is pianist Dr Elsie Hall.
Favourite track: Symphony No 1 in C Minor by Johannes Brahms
Book: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Luxury: Billiard table, cue and balls
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Domenico Scarlatti
Harpsichord Sonata in A major, K208
Soloist: Vladimir Horowitz
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Gabriel Fauré
Clair de lune, Op. 46/2
Soloist: Gerard Souzay, Jacqueline Bonneau
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: Arthur Grumiaux Orchestra: New Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Alceo Galliera
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Johannes Brahms
Vergebliches Ständchen, Op. 84/4
Soloist: Elisabeth Schumann, George Reeves
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Richard Strauss
Ist ein Traum (Act 3 Duet Finale) from Der Rosenkavalier)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schumann, Maria Olszewska Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Robert Heger
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Noël Coward
I'll See You Again
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Richard Strauss
Ständchen, Op. 17/2
Soloist: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerald Moore
Castaway's Favourite
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 1 in C minor
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
Book Choice
War and Peace - Leo Tolstoy
Luxury Choice
Billiard table, cue and balls
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Dr Elsie Hall |
Broadcast
- Mon 28 Apr 196912:25BBC Radio 4
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