Ernest Thesiger
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Ernest Thesiger.
Favourite track: Selig, wie die Sonne by Richard Wagner
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Robert Schumann
Piano Quintet in E Flat major
Soloist: Isaac Stern, Alexander Schneider, Milton Thomas, Paul Tortelier, Myra Hess
Castaway's Favourite
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Richard Wagner - Selig wie die Sonne (from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schumann, Lauritz Melchior, Frederich Schorr et al Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Sergey Prokofiev
Romeo and Juliet
Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Charles Munch
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Henri Duparc
L'invitation au voyage
Soloist: Gerard Souzay, Jacqueline Bonneau
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Edward Elgar
The Dream Of Gerontius (Prelude)
Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Giacomo Puccini
Tosca Act 3 Prelude
Orchestra: Santa Cecilia Orchestra, Rome Conductor: Alberto Erede
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Giacomo Puccini
O Principe, che a lunghe carovane (from Turandot)
Soloist: Eva Turner
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Eric Coates
Westminster (from London Suite)
Orchestra: Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra Conductor: Eric Coates
Luxury Choice
Painting materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Ernest Thesiger |
Broadcast
- Mon 16 Mar 195913:10Home Service
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