Robert Henriques
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Robert Henriques.
Luxury: Oil paints
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'
Soloist: Artur Schnabel Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Fugue In G Minor
Soloist: Albert Schweitzer
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
Soloist: Arthur Grumiaux, Jean Pougnet Orchestra: Philharmonia String Orchestra
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William Shakespeare
The Tempest Act 5, Scene 1
Artist: Robert Harris
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Sheep may safely graze (from Cantata No. 208)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Symphony No. 1 'Sea Symphony'
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir
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Johannes Brahms
Violin Concerto in D major
Soloist: Ginette Neveu Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Spanish and Portuguese Jewish Congregation
Adon Olom
Luxury Choice
Oil paints
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Robert Henriques |
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- Fri 12 Nov 195418:20Home Service
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