Colin Davis
Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor Colin Davis.
Favourite track: Quartet No 16 in F Major (Opus 135) by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Persian dictionary
Luxury: Packing case of books, including a Persian dictionary
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Music Played
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Anton Webern
Six Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 6
Orchestra: South-west Germany Radio Orchestra
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Magid Vafadar
Improvisation
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Igor Stravinsky
Gloria (from Mass)
Choir: St Anthony Singers Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 29 in B flat major, Op. 106 'Hammerklavier
Soloist: Solomon
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Missa Solemnis - Sanctus
Soloist: Lois Marshall, Nan Merriman et al Choir: Robert Shaw Chorale Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
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Franz Schubert
String Quintet in C major
Soloist: Richard Harand Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Quartet
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
String Quintet No. 3 in C major
Soloist: Cecil Aronowitz Orchestra: Amadeus String Quartet
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135
Orchestra: Budapest String Quartet
Book Choice
Persian dictionary
Luxury Choice
Packing case of books, including a Persian dictionary
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Colin Davis |
Broadcast
- Christmas Day 196712:25Home Service
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