Paul Tortelier
Roy Plomley's castaway is cellist Paul Tortelier.
Favourite track: Er, der Herrlichste von Allen from Frauenliebe und Leben by Robert Schumann
Book: La Petite chronique d'Anna Magdalena Bach by Esther Meynell
Luxury: Bicycle and cider
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Maurice Ravel
Daphnis and Chloe -Daybreak
Orchestra: Champs-Elysees Theatre Orchestra Conductor: Désiré-Émile Inghelbrecht
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Gabriel Fauré
Pénélope Prelude
Orchestra: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
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Robert Schumann
Er, der Herrlichste von allen (from Frauenliebe und -leben)
Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier, John Newmark
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Franz Schubert
String Quintet in C major
Soloist: Isaac Stern, Alexander Schneider et al
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Ella Fitzgerald
How High the Moon
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sinfonia Concertante in E flat major
Soloist: Isaac Stern, William Primrose, Pablo Casals Orchestra: Perpignan Festival Orchestra
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Christmas Oratorio - Jauchzet, frohlocket!
Choir: Berlin Motettenchor Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Lehmann
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major
Orchestra: Bath Festival Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Yehudi Menuhin
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Book Choice
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La Petite chronique d'Anna Magdalena Bach - Esther Meynell
Luxury Choice
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Bicycle and cider
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Paul Tortelier |
Broadcast
- Mon 15 Jun 1964 13:40Home Service
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