John Ogdon
Roy Plomley's castaway is concert pianist John Ogdon.
Favourite track: Selig, wie die Sonne from Die Meistersinger by Richard Wagner
Book: Collection of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Luxury: Film projector
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Victor Young and His Orchestra
The Call of the Faraway Hills
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Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev
Tamar
Orchestra: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
Castaway's Favourite
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Selig wie die Sonne (from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schumann, Gladys Parr et al Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Edward Elgar
Symphony No. 1 in A flat major
Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Franz Liszt
Symphonic Poem 'Orpheus'
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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The Beatles
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
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Michael Flanders and Donald Swann
Ill Wind
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Peter Ustinov & Anthony Hopkins
Mock Mozart
Book Choice
Collection of Sherlock Holmes - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Luxury Choice
Film projector
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | John Ogdon |
Broadcast
- Mon 4 Sep 196713:10Home Service
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