Peter Wilson
Roy Plomley's castaway is auctioneer Peter Wilson.
Favourite track: Piano Concerto No 5 in E Flat Major by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: His favourite novels by E.M Forster
Luxury: Bertholdo's Apollo
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Maurice Ravel
Introduction and Allegro
Soloist: Osian Ellis Orchestra: Melos Ensemble
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Robert Schumann
Piano Concerto in A Minor
Soloist: Annie Fischer Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue
Soloist: Leonard Bernstein Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra
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Édith Piaf
Non, je ne regrette rien
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Erich Leinsdorf
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 1 in D major
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Georg Solti
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Mir ist so wunderbar (from Fidelio)
Soloist: Ingeborg Hallstein, Christa Ludwig et al Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Ottorino Respighi
La Boutique Fantasque
Orchestra: Boston Pops Orchestra Conductor: Arthur Fiedler
Book Choice
His favourite novels - E.M Forster
Luxury Choice
Bertholdo's Apollo
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Peter Wilson |
Broadcast
- Mon 26 Sep 196613:10Home Service
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