George Malcolm
Roy Plomley's castaway is harpsichordist and conductor George Malcolm.
Favourite track: Recessit Pastor Noster (Responsories for Tenebrae - Holy Saturday) by Westminster Cathedral Choir
Book: Omnibus by Evelyn Waugh
Luxury: Clavichord
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Peter Sellers
The Trumpet Volunteer
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Vincenzo Bellini
Ah! non credea mirarti (from La Sonnambula)
Soloist: Luisa Tetrazzini
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Non ti fidar (from Don Giovanni)
Soloist: Ina Souez, Luise Helletsgruber et al Orchestra: Glyndebourne Festival Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Fritz Busch
Castaway's Favourite
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Westminster Cathedral Choir
Recessit Pastor Noster (Responsories for Tenebrae - Holy Saturday)
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Abendlich Strahlt (from Das Rheingold)
Soloist: Friedrich Schorr, Orchestra: Berlin State Opera Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Leo Blech
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Benjamin Britten
New Year Carol (from Friday Afternoons)
Soloist: John Hahessy, Benjamin Britten
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Edward Elgar
Violin Concerto in B Minor
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Edward Elgar
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Benjamin Britten
Gloria (from Missa brevis in D major)
Soloist: George Malcolm Choir: Westminster Cathedral Boys' Choir
Book Choice
Omnibus - Evelyn Waugh
Luxury Choice
Clavichord
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | George Malcolm |
Broadcast
- Mon 7 Dec 196413:40Home Service
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