Julian Bream
Roy Plomley's castaway is guitarist Julian Bream.
Favourite track: Quintet in C Major (Opus 163) by Franz Schubert
Book: Collection of 16th and 17th century English poetry
Luxury: Guitar, manuscript paper and pens
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Music Played
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Franz Schubert
String Quintet in C major
Soloist: Kurt Reher Orchestra: Hollywood String Quartet
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Henry Purcell
When I am laid in earth (Dido's Lament) (from Dido and Aeneas)
Soloist: Kirsten Flagstad Orchestra: Mermaid Orchestra
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Andrés Segovia
Tremolo Study
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Django Reinhardt & Stéphane Grappelli - Billets Doux
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Peter Pears & Julian Bream
It Was a Lover and his Lass
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Heitor Villa‐Lobos
Bachianas brasileiras No. 5
Soloist: Bidu Sayao, Leonard Rose
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto for Four Harpsichords in A minor
Soloist: Eileen Joyce, Thurston Dart, George Malcolm, Denis Vaughan Orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Quintet in G Minor
Soloist: Cecil Aronowitz Orchestra: Amadeus String Orchestra
Book Choice
Collection of 16th and 17th century English poetry
Luxury Choice
Guitar, manuscript paper and pens
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Julian Bream |
Broadcast
- Mon 5 Jun 196113:10Home Service
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