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Sir Michael Hordern

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor Sir Michael Hordern.

Favourite track: Symphony No 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Encyclopaedia
Luxury: Piano

35 minutes

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Mon 11 Sep 1967 13:10
Home Service

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'

      Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer

  • Henry Purcell

    They shall be as happy (from The Fairy Queen)

    Choir: St Anthony Singers Orchestra: Boyd Neel Orchestra

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 'Path茅tique'

    Soloist: Wilhelm Kempff

  • Predrag Gojkovic

    Make Me Coffee, Darling

  • Constant Lambert

    The Rio Grande

    Soloist: Kyla Greenbaum, Gladys Ripley Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Constant Lambert

  • William Shakespeare

    The Tempest Act 5, Scene 1

  • George Frideric Handel

    He was Despised (from Messiah)

    Soloist: Janet Baker Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Charles Mackerras

  • Peter Pears & the Aldeburgh Festival Choir and Orchestra

    Rule Britannia

  • Book Choice

    • Encyclopaedia

  • Luxury Choice

    • Piano

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Michael Hordern

Broadcast

  • Mon 11 Sep 1967 13:10
    Home Service

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