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Jacques Loussier

Roy Plomley's castaway is pianist Jacques Loussier.

Favourite track: Come Thou, the World's Redeemer (Choral Prelude) by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Men, Beasts and Gods by Ferdinand Ossendowski
Luxury: Painting of the Crucifixion by Salvador Dali

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5 minutes

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Mon 27 Nov 1967 12:25
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Francis Poulenc

    Piano Concerto in C sharp minor

  • Kurt Weill

    The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny Overture

  • Robert Schumann

    Scenes from Childhood

  • Erroll Garner

    Indiana

  • Count Basie

    Count Me In

  • Thelonious Monk

    Tea for Two

  • Maurice Ravel

    Piano Concerto in G Major

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Johann Sebastian Bach

      Chorale Prelude: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her

  • Book Choice

    • Men, Beasts and Gods - Ferdinand Ossendowski

  • Luxury Choice

    • Painting of the Crucifixion by Salvador Dali

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Jacques Loussier

Broadcasts

  • Sat 25 Nov 1967 13:10
    Home Service
  • Mon 27 Nov 1967 12:25
    Home Service

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