Michael Wood
Roy Plomley's castaway is flying surgeon of East Africa Michael Wood.
Favourite track: Toccata and Fugue In D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Other Men's Flowers by Lord A P Wavell
Luxury: Pair of field glasses
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Johannes Brahms
Rhapsody in B minor, Op. 79/1
Soloist: Julius Katchen
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Felix Mendelssohn
I waited for the Lord (from Elijah)
Choir: The Winchester Cathedral Choir Soloist: Harry Bramma
- Hymn Of Praise.
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Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565
Conductor: Leopold Stokowski. Performer: The Philadelphia Orchestra.Soloist: Helmut Walcha
- Toccata.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Commend Thy Way
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
- St Matthew Passion.
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Franz Liszt
Canzonetta Del Salvatore Rosa
Soloist: Alfred Brendel
- Annees De Pelerinage.
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 2 in C minor 'Resurrection'
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
- Symphony No. 2 Mahler.
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Vangelis
Chariots of Fire
- Chariots Of Fire.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major 'Eroica'
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Book Choice
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Other Men's Flowers - Lord A P Wavell
Luxury Choice
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Pair of field glasses
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Wood |
Broadcasts
- Sat 19 Mar 1983 18:25麻豆社 Radio 4
- Fri 25 Mar 1983 09:05麻豆社 Radio 4
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