Sir Thomas Beecham
Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor Sir Thomas Beecham.
Luxury: Havana cigars
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Music Played
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Giacomo Puccini
Sono andati? (from La Bohème)
Soloist: Victoria de los Angeles, Jussi Björling Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra Cnoductor: Thomas Beecham
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George Frideric Handel
Water Music - Hornpipe
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön (from The Magic Flute)
Soloist: Richard Tauber
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Betove
A la Maniere de Wagner / A la Maniere de Rossini
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Johann Strauss II - Mein Herr Marquis (Laughing Song)(from Die Fledermaus)
Soloist: Florence Foster Jenkins, Cosmo McMoon
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Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev
Symphony No 1 in C Major
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Sir Harry Lauder
I Love A Lassie
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Frederick Delius
A Mass Of Life Part 1
Choir: London Philharmonic Choir Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
Luxury Choice
Havana cigars
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Thomas Beecham |
Broadcast
- Mon 23 Dec 195713:10Home Service
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