Harry Mortimer
Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor Harry Mortimer.
Favourite track: Kenilworth Suite by Arthur Bliss
Book: The Saint by Leslie Charteris
Luxury: Cine camera
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Music Played
Castaway's Favourite
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Arthur Bliss
Kenilworth Suite
Orchestra: Foden's Motor Works Band Conductor: Fred Mortimer
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Hector Berlioz
Le Carnaval romain Overture
Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra
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George Frideric Handel
The trumpet shall sound (from Messiah)
Soloist: Norman Walker, Harry Mortimer Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Gioachino Rossini
The Silken Ladder Overture
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Richard Strauss
Horn Concerto No. 1 in E flat major
Soloist: Dennis Brain Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Harry Mortimer
Alpine Echoes
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Arthur Bliss
Fanfares for a Dignified and for a Festive Occasion
Orchestra: Trumpeters of Royal Military School of Music
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
1812 Overture
Orchestra: Massed Brass Bands of Foden's Motor Works et al
Book Choice
The Saint - Leslie Charteris
Luxury Choice
Cine camera
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Harry Mortimer |
Broadcast
- Mon 19 Dec 196013:10Home Service
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