Sir John Gielgud
Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Sir John Gielgud.
Favourite track: Double Concerto in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu by Marcel Proust
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Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
Soloist: Fritz Kreisler, Efrem Zimbalist
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Henry Purcell
When I am laid in earth (Dido's Lament) (from Dido and Aeneas)
Soloist: Janet Baker Orchestra: Aldeburgh Festival Strings
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Frederick Delius
The Walk to the Paradise Garden (from A Village Romeo and Juliet)
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Gustav Mahler
Der Abschied (from Das Lied von der Erde)
Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Bruno Walter
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Johannes Brahms
An jeder Hand die Finger (from Neue Liebeslieder, Op. 65)
Soloist: Irmgard Seefried
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William Blake
The Chimney Sweeper and The Sick Rose
Artist: Ralph Richardson
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Concerto in A major
Soloist: Jack Brymer Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Gabriel Faur茅
In Paradisum (from Requiem), Op 48
Choir: King's College Chapel Choir Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: David Willcocks
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Book Choice
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A La Recherche Du Temps Perdu - Marcel Proust
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir John Gielgud |
Broadcasts
- Sat 16 May 1981 18:15麻豆社 Radio 4
- Fri 22 May 1981 09:05麻豆社 Radio 4
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