Malcolm Arnold
Roy Plomley's castaway is composer Malcolm Arnold.
Book: The Oxford Book of English Verse
Luxury: Green Havana cigars
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Tom Lehrer
Fight Fiercely, Harvard
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Igor Stravinsky
Symphony of Psalms - 3rd movement
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
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Muggsy Spanier and His Ragtime Band
Dippermouth Blues
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Hector Berlioz
Symphonie Fantastique
Orchestra: Amsterdam Concertgebouw Conductor: Eduard van Beinum
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Gustav Holst
This have I done for my true love
Choir: BBC Chorus
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Jean Sibelius
Symphony No. 4 in A minor
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Henry Purcell
Fantasia for Five Viols in F major 'Upon one note'
Soloist: Benjamin Britten Orchestra: Zorian String Quartet
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Edward Elgar
Introduction and Allegro for Strings
Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
Book Choice
The Oxford Book of English Verse
Luxury Choice
Green Havana cigars
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Malcolm Arnold |
Broadcast
- Mon 23 Mar 195913:10Home Service
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