Compton MacKenzie
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Compton MacKenzie.
Luxury: Pipes and matches
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Jean Sibelius
The Swan Of Tuonela
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Conchita Supervía
La Paloma
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Sonata no.5 in F major, Op.24 'Spring' (1st mvt)
Performer: Alina Ibragimova. Performer: Cédric Tiberghien.Soloist: Jascha Heifetz, Emanuel Bay
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sonata in C Major
Soloist: Lili Krauss, Simon Goldbery
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Giuseppe Verdi
La traviata Prelude to Act 1
Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
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Tito Schipa
Plaisir D'Amour
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Richard Wagner - Du bist der Lenz (from Die Walküre)
Soloist: Lotte Lehmann, Lauritz Melchior Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Bruno Walter
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Franz Schubert
String Quintet in C major
Soloist: Anthony Pini
Luxury Choice
Pipes and matches
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Compton MacKenzie |
Broadcast
- Tue 19 Feb 195218:20Home Service
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