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Sir Basil Spence

Roy Plomley's castaway is architect Sir Basil Spence.

Favourite track: War Requiem (Opening) by Benjamin Britten
Book: History of Architecture on the Comparative Method by Sir Banister Fletcher
Luxury: Spaghetti

35 minutes

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Mon 1 Feb 1965 13:10
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Music Played

  • K S Narayanaswami & Narayana Menon

    Janani Mamara

  • Eartha Kitt

    Under the Bridges of Paris

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major

    Orchestra: Mainz Chamber Orchestra

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'

    Soloist: Wilhelm Backhaus Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Clemens Krauss

  • Nat King Cole

    The Very Thought of You

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Benjamin Britten

      Requiem aeternam (from War Requiem)

      Choir: Bach Choir, Highgate School Choir Orchestra: Melos Ensemble, London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Benjamin Britten

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Partita for Solo Violin No. 2 in D minor

    Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin

  • Giacomo Puccini

    E Lucevan le Stelle (from Tosca)

    Soloist: Giuseppe di Stefano, Maria Callas Orchestra: La Scala Orchestra Conductor: Victor de Sabata

  • Book Choice

    • History of Architecture on the Comparative Method - Sir Banister Fletcher

  • Luxury Choice

    • Spaghetti

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Sir Basil Spence

Broadcast

  • Mon 1 Feb 1965 13:10
    Home Service

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