Sir Michael Hordern
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Sir Michael Hordern.
Favourite track: Symphony No 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Encyclopaedia
Luxury: Piano
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Henry Purcell
They shall be as happy (from The Fairy Queen)
Choir: St Anthony Singers Orchestra: Boyd Neel Orchestra
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 'Pathétique'
Soloist: Wilhelm Kempff
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Predrag Gojkovic
Make Me Coffee, Darling
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Constant Lambert
The Rio Grande
Soloist: Kyla Greenbaum, Gladys Ripley Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Constant Lambert
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William Shakespeare
The Tempest Act 5, Scene 1
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George Frideric Handel
He was Despised (from Messiah)
Soloist: Janet Baker Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Charles Mackerras
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Peter Pears & the Aldeburgh Festival Choir and Orchestra
Rule Britannia
Book Choice
Encyclopaedia
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Hordern |
Broadcast
- Mon 11 Sep 196713:10Home Service
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