Sir Gilbert Inglefield
Roy Plomley's castaway is Lord Mayor of London Sir Gilbert Inglefield.
Favourite track: The Nightingale Chorus from Solomon by George Frideric Handel
Book: A History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
Luxury: Botticelli's Nativity, from the National Gallery
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Quintet in A major
Soloist: Gervase De Peyer Orchestra: Melos Ensemble
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George Butterworth
Banks of Green Willow
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion - Wahrlich, dieser ist Gottes sohn gewesen
Soloist: Peter Pears Orchestra: Stuttgart Hymnus Boys' Orchestra and Choir Conductor: Karl Munchinger
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Giuseppe Verdi
Dies irae (from Requiem Mass)
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini
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Benjamin Britten
Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes - Sunday Morning
Orchestra: Royal Opera House Orchestra Conductor: Benjamin Britten
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Johannes Brahms
Variations on the St Antoni Chorale
Choir: St Anthony Chorale Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Pierre Monteux
Castaway's Favourite
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George Frideric Handel
Nightingale Chorus (from Solomon)
Choir: Beecham Choral Society Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
Book Choice
A History of Western Philosophy - Bertrand Russell
Luxury Choice
Botticelli's Nativity, from the National Gallery
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Gilbert Inglefield |
Broadcast
- Mon 1 Jul 196812:25Home Service
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