Jacques Loussier
Roy Plomley's castaway is pianist Jacques Loussier.
Favourite track: Come Thou, the World's Redeemer (Choral Prelude) by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Men, Beasts and Gods by Ferdinand Ossendowski
Luxury: Painting of the Crucifixion by Salvador Dali
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Francis Poulenc
Piano Concerto in C sharp minor
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Kurt Weill
The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny Overture
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Robert Schumann
Scenes from Childhood
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Erroll Garner
Indiana
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Count Basie
Count Me In
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Thelonious Monk
Tea for Two
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Maurice Ravel
Piano Concerto in G Major
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Chorale Prelude: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her
Book Choice
Men, Beasts and Gods - Ferdinand Ossendowski
Luxury Choice
Painting of the Crucifixion by Salvador Dali
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Jacques Loussier |
Broadcasts
- Sat 25 Nov 196713:10Home Service
- Mon 27 Nov 196712:25Home Service
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