Eric Robinson
Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor Eric Robinson.
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Richard Strauss
Ist ein Traum (Act 3 Duet Finale) from Der Rosenkavalier)
Soloist: Sena Jurinac, Hilde Gueden Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
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Giuseppe Di Stefano
O Sole Mio
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Franz Lehár
Waltz Song (from The Merry Widow)
Orchestra: Eric Robinson and his Music for You Orchestra)
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Giacomo Puccini
In questa Reggia (from Turandot)
Soloist: Joan Hammond Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Frédéric Chopin - Waltz in D flat major, Op. 64/1 'Minute Waltz'
Soloist: Witold Malcuzynski
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Frédéric Chopin - Waltz in D flat major, Op. 64/1 'Minute Waltz'
Soloist: Victor Borge
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Bing Crosby - It Had to be You
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Edward Elgar
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36: Variation IX "Nimrod"
Orchestra: Royal Albert Hall Orchestra Conductor: Edward Elgar
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Eric Robinson |
Broadcast
- Mon 2 Jun 195813:10Home Service
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