Eric Hosking
Roy Plomley's castaway is ornithologist Eric Hosking.
Favourite track: Nimrod by Edward Elgar
Book: Field guide to the island's birds
Luxury: Camera and film
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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George Frideric Handel
For unto us a child is born (from Messiah)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Adrian Boult
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor
Soloist: Sergei Rachmaninov Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Leopold Stokowski
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring from Cantata BWV 147
Soloist: Myra Hess
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Bird Song
Blackbird, Robin, Nightingale
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Johannes Brahms
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major - 1st movement
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Fritz Reiner
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Edvard Grieg
Piano Concerto in A Minor
Soloist: Dinu Lipatti Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Alceo Galliera
Castaway's Favourite
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Edward Elgar
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36: Variation IX "Nimrod"
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
Book Choice
Field guide to the island's birds
Luxury Choice
Camera and film
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Eric Hosking |
Broadcast
- Mon 4 Jun 196213:10Home Service
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