John Williams
Roy Plomley's castaway is guitarist John Williams.
Favourite track: St Matthew Passion (Final Chorus) by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Encyclopaedia
Luxury: Guitar
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Johannes Brahms
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: Jascha Heifetz Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Fritz Reiner
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Manuel de Falla
Act 2 Aria (from La Vida breve)
Soloist: Victoria de los Angeles Orchestra: National Orchestra of Spain Conductor: Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major
Soloist: Daniel Barenboim Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
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Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli and his Hot Four
It Was So Beautiful
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John W Bubbles
There's a Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon for New York
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Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No. 7 in D minor
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Zdenek Kosler
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion - Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra and Choir Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Franz Schubert
Octet in F major
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Octet
Book Choice
Encyclopaedia
Luxury Choice
Guitar
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | John Williams |
Broadcasts
- Sat 13 Jan 196813:10Home Service
- Mon 15 Jan 196812:25Home Service
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