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Lionel Tertis
Roy Plomley's castaway is violist Lionel Tertis.
Favourite track: Tambourin Chinois by Fritz Kreisler & Franz Rupp
Book: Books by H Rider Haggard and books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and books by Jules Verne
Luxury: Portrait of wife
Last on
Mon 13 Aug 196213:10
Home Service
Music Played
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Bedrich Smetana
The Bartered Bride (Overture)
Orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra. Conductor: Charles Mackerras.![]()
Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor
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Joseph Haydn
Oboe Concerto in C major
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Waltz in A flat major, Op. 34/1
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Luigi Boccherini
String Quartet in A Major
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Betove
Folies Musicales
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Lionel Tertis
Cherry Ripe
Castaway's Favourite
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Fritz Kreisler & Franz Rupp
Tambourin Chinois
Book Choice
Books - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Books - H Rider Haggard, Books - Jules Verne
Luxury Choice
Portrait of wife
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Lionel Tertis |
Broadcast
- Mon 13 Aug 196213:10Home Service
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