Barbara Jefford
Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Barbara Jefford.
Favourite track: Symphony No 40 in G Minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: History of the English Speaking Peoples by Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury: Piano
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Aram Khachaturian
Violin Concerto in D minor
Soloist: Davis Oistrakh Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Aram Khachaturian
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Giuseppe Verdi
Libera me (from Requiem Mass)
Soloist: Gerard Souzay Orchestra: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
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George Shearing
Sigh No More
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Sergey Prokofiev
Dance of the Knights (from Romeo and Juliet)
Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Charles Munch
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Tomaso Albinoni & Remo Giazotto
Adagio in G Minor for Organ & Strings
Soloist: Denyse Gouarne Orchestra: Ensemble Instrumental Sinfonia
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Shelley Berman
The Edge of Shelley Berman
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Enrique Granados
El mirar de la Maja (from Tonadillas)
Soloist: Victoria de los Angeles, Gerald Moore
Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 40 in G minor
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
Book Choice
History of the English Speaking Peoples - Sir Winston Churchill
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Barbara Jefford |
Broadcast
- Mon 10 Apr 196113:10Home Service
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