George Mitchell
Roy Plomley's castaway is choirmaster George Mitchell.
Favourite track: Götterdämmerung (Closing Scene) by Richard Wagner
Book: The Ring Cycle (The Score) by Richard Wagner
Luxury: Music manuscript paper and pencils
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Music Played
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Maurice Ravel
Daphnis and Chloe -Daybreak
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini
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Richard Strauss
Don Juan
Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
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George Mitchell Choir
Wimoweh
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Scherzo in C sharp minor, Op. 39
Soloist: Vladimir Horowitz
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Robert Schumann
Wanderlied, Op. 35/3
Soloist: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
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Johann Sebastian Bach/Stokowski
Fugue in G Minor
Orchestra: Stokowski Symphony Orchestra
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The George Mitchell Minstrels
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Castaway's Favourite
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Götterdämmerung Closing Scene
Orchestra: Cleveland Orchestra Conductor: George Szell
Book Choice
The Ring Cycle (The Score) - Richard Wagner
Luxury Choice
Music manuscript paper and pencils
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | George Mitchell |
Broadcast
- Mon 31 Dec 196213:40Home Service
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