James Gunn RA
Roy Plomley's castaway is painter James Gunn RA.
Favourite track: Violin Concerto in D by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Large anthology of poetry
Luxury: Painting materials
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: Jascha Heifetz Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Charles Munch
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Kenneth McKellar
An Eriskay Love Lilt
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Édith Piaf
La Vie en Rose
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Johann Sebastian Bach/Wilhelmj
Suite No.3 in D Major
Soloist: Mischa Elman
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Swan Lake - Act 2, Pas de deux
Orchestra: Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Antal Dorati
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Trio No. 7 in B flat major, Op. 97 'Archduke'
Soloist: Alfred Cortot, Jacques Thibaud, Pablo Casals
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Felix Mendelssohn
A Midsummer Nights Dream Overture
Soloist: Benno Moiseiwitsch
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Franz Schubert
Ave Maria (Ellens Gesang III), D839
Soloist: Kirsten Flagstad
Book Choice
Large anthology of poetry
Luxury Choice
Painting materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | James Gunn RA |
Broadcast
- New Year's Day 196213:10Home Service
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