Norman del Mar
Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor Norman del Mar.
Favourite track: Symphony No 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Le Petit Larousse Illustre
Luxury: Piano
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Mass in B minor - Et in unum Dominum
Soloist: Elisabeth Schumann, Margaret Balfour Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Eric Coates
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Die Walküre Act 3
Soloist: Frida Leider, Friedrich Schorr Orchestra: Berlin State Opera Orchestra Conductor: Leo Blech
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
Soloist: Richard Mayr Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus Conductor: Felix Weingartner
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Richard Strauss
Orest! Wer bist denn du? (from Elektra)
Soloist: Erna Schluter Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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String Quartet No. 3
Orchestra: Julliard String Quartet
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Giuseppe Verdi
Quel viso santo (from Otello)
Soloist: Nicola Fusati Orchestra: La Scala Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Carlo Sabajno
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Pierre Boulez
Le marteau sans maître
Soloist: Marie-Therese Cahn
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Michael Flanders and Donald Swann
A Transport of Delight
Book Choice
Le Petit Larousse Illustre
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Norman Del Mar |
Broadcast
- Mon 16 Sep 196313:40Home Service
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