Sir Malcolm Sargent
Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor Sir Malcolm Sargent.
Luxury: Ice machine or hot water bottle
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Music Played
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George Frideric Handel
Surely He hath borne our griefs (from Messiah)
Choir: Huddersfield Choral Society Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
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Edward Elgar
The Dream of Gerontius - Sanctus fortis
Soloist: Richard Lewis Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Mass in B minor - Sanctus
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Society of the Friends of Music and Chorus
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
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Fritz Kreisler
Caprice Viennois
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Erno Dohnanyi
Suite in F Sharp minor, Op. 19
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
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Edward Elgar
Violin Concerto in B minor
Soloist: Yasha Heifitz Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Edward Elgar
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Ludwig van Beethoven
One Of The Concertos Sir Malcolm Sargent
Soloist: Artur Schnabel
Luxury Choice
Either an ice-making machine or a hot water bottle depending on the temperature on the island
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Malcolm Sargent |
Broadcast
- Thu 28 Apr 195518:30Home Service & BBC Radio 4
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