John Gunter
Roy Plomley's castaway is theatre set designer John Gunter.
John Gunter has been a set designer in the theatre for many years, but his astounding sets for two productions at the National Theatre - Guys and Dolls and The Rivals - have focused attention on him. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about his career as a designer and of its many problems, and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Symphony No 1 in B Flat Minor by William Walton
Book: The complete works by Flann O'Brien
Luxury: More William Walton records
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Castaway's Favourite
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William Walton
Symphony No. 1 in B flat minor
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Bernard Haitink
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Boris Blacher
Orchestral Variations On A Theme Of Paganini
Radio Symphony Orchestra Of Berlin
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Leos Jan谩膷ek
Sinfonietta - 5th movement
Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Orchestra Conductor: Rafael Kubelik
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Tim Hardin
While You're On Your Way
- Tim Hardin 2.
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Benjamin Britten
Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings
Orchestra: Boyd Neel String Orchestra Conductor: Benjamin Britten
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Sir Eugene Goossens
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Mass in B minor - Gloria in excelsis
Orchestra: French National Radio Orchestra and Chorus
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National Theatre Orchestra
Marry The Man Today
- Guys and Dolls.
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Book Choice
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The complete works - Flann O'Brien
Luxury Choice
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More William Walton records
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Roy Plomley |
Interviewed Guest | John Gunter |
Broadcasts
- Sat 23 Jul 1983 18:25麻豆社 Radio 4
- Fri 29 Jul 1983 09:05麻豆社 Radio 4
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