Sir Paul Dukes
Roy Plomley's castaway is musician and writer Sir Paul Dukes.
Favourite track: Rhythmic Headstand by Sir Paul Dukes
Book: The Rubaiyat by Omar Khayyam
Luxury: Soap
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Alexander Gretchaninov
Glory To Thee Oh Lord (from Twofold Litany)
Soloist: Feodor Chaliapin Choir: Choir of the Russian Church of the Metropolitan of Paris
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Edward Elgar
The Starlight Express - O children, open you arms
Soloist: Frederick Harvey Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Collingwood
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Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Overture
Orchestra: Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Albert Coates
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor
Soloist: Sergei Rachmaninov Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Leopold Stokowski
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Song of the Indian Guest (from Sadko)
Soloist: Ivan Kozlovsky Orchestra: Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra Conductor: Nikolai Golovanov
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Jules Massenet
Méditation (from Thaïs)
Soloist: Fritz Kreisler, Carl Lamson
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George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue
Artist: Paul Whiteman and his Concert Orchestra
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Sir Paul Dukes
Rhythmic Headstand
Book Choice
The Rubaiyat - Omar Khayyam
Luxury Choice
Soap
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Paul Dukes |
Broadcast
- Mon 22 Feb 196513:10Home Service
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