Richard Lewis
Roy Plomley's castaway is tenor Richard Lewis.
Favourite track: Sanctus Fortis by Edward Elgar
Book: History of Art by H W Janson
Luxury: Film projector
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Music Played
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Felix Mendelssohn
Hear My Prayer
Soloist: Ernest Lough, G Thalben-Bell Choir: Temple Church Choir, London
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Dalla sua pace (from Don Giovanni)
Soloist: Richard Tauber
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Andrò ramingo e solo (from Idomeneo)
Orchestra: Glyndebourne Cast and Orchestra Conductor: John Pritchard
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William Walton
Troilus and Cressida Act 2 Interlude
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: William Walton
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William Walton
Once more unto the breach (from Henry V)
Soloist: Laurence Olivier Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: William Walton
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 2 in D major
Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Bruno Walter
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George Shearing
Autumn Leaves
Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
The Dream of Gerontius - Sanctus fortis
Soloist: Richard Lewis Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
Book Choice
History of Art - H W Janson
Luxury Choice
Film projector
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Richard Lewis |
Broadcast
- Mon 21 Jan 196313:40Home Service
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