John Clements
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor John Clements.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Leonora Overture No. 3
Orchestra: NBC Symphony Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
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Giacomo Puccini
O soave fanciulla (from La Bohème)
Artist: Beniamino Gigli/Maria Caniglia
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Well-tempered Clavier, Book 1 - Prelude & Fugue in C major
Artist: Wilhelm Backhaus
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Giuseppe Verdi
Rigoletto: Caro Nome
Artist: Amelita Galli-Curci
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Giacomo Puccini
E Lucevan Le Stelle (from Tosca)
Artist: Ferruccio Tagliavini/Eiar Symphony/Turin
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Camille Saint‐Saëns
Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
Soloist: Jascha Heifetz Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Jules Massenet
Death of Thaïs (from Thaïs)
Soloist: Dorothy Kirsten, Robert Merrill Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Francois Morel
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'
Soloist: Artur Schnabel Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Alceo Galliera
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | John Clements |
Broadcast
- Wed 21 Mar 195118:30Home Service
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