Paul Beard
Roy Plomley's castaway is leader of the BBC Symphony Orchestra Paul Beard.
Favourite track: Habanera (from Carmen) by Georges Bizet
Book: Droll Stories by Honore de Balzac
Luxury: Golf clubs and balls
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Music Played
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Johann Strauss II - Die Fledermaus Overture
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D Major
Soloist: Fritz Kreisler Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Richard Strauss
Ein Heldenleben
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Antonín Dvořák
Cello Concerto in B Minor
Soloist: Pablo Casals Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: George Szell
Castaway's Favourite
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Georges Bizet
L'amour est un oiseau rebelle (Habanera) (from Carmen)
Soloist: Conchita Supervía
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Hector Berlioz
Queen Mab scherzo (from Romeo and Juliet)
Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
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Johannes Brahms
Violin Concerto in D Major
Soloist: Ginette Nevue Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Issay Dobrowen
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Hector Berlioz
Symphonie Fantastique
Orchestra: French National Radio Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
Book Choice
Droll Stories - Honore de Balzac
Luxury Choice
Golf clubs and balls
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Paul Beard |
Broadcast
- Mon 5 Sep 196013:10Home Service
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