John Barry
Roy Plomley's castaway is composer and conductor John Barry.
Favourite track: The Crusaders in Pskov from Alexander Nevsky, Opus 78 by Sergei Prokofiev
Book: Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis
Luxury: Piano
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Sergey Prokofiev
Symphony No. 5 in B flat major
Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf
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Frank Sinatra
It Never Entered My Head
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Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
Fortune of Fools
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 9 in D major
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Kodaly Girls' Choir of Budapest
The Gypsy
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Dmitry Shostakovich
Cello Concerto No. 1in E flat major
Soloist: Mstislav Rostropovich Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Eugene Ormandy
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Concerto for Orchestra
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Rafael Kubelik
Castaway's Favourite
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Sergey Prokofiev
The Crusaders in Pskov (from Alexander Nevsky)
Orchestra: New York Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Schippers
Book Choice
Imitation of Christ - Thomas à Kempis
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | John Barry |
Broadcast
- Mon 22 May 196713:10Home Service
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