Neville Marriner
Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor Neville Marriner.
Favourite track: There Is No Rose by King's College Chapel Choir
Book: Life On Earth by David Attenborough
Luxury: Violin
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Felix Mendelssohn
Wht have I to do with thee? (from Elijah)
Soloist: Isobel Baillie, Harold Williams Orchestra: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Malcolm Sargent
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Edward Elgar
Violin Concerto in B Minor
Soloist: Albert Sammons Orchestra: New Queen's Hall Orchestra Conductor: Henry Wood
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Hector Berlioz
Romeo and Juliet
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Pierre Monteux
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Castaway's Favourite
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Selwyn College Chapel Choir
There Is No Rose
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Maurice Ravel
Asie (from Sh茅h茅razade)
Soloist: Janet Baker Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Robert Schumann
Symphony No. 4 In D Minor
Orchestra: Clevland Orchestra Conductor: George Szell
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Arnold Schoenberg
Transfigured Night
Soloist: Alvin Dinkin, Kurt Reher
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William Walton
Violin Concerto in B minor
Soloist: Jascha Heifetz Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: William Walton
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Book Choice
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Life On Earth - David Attenborough
Luxury Choice
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Violin
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Neville Marriner |
Broadcasts
- Sat 13 Dec 1980 18:15大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 19 Dec 1980 09:05大象传媒 Radio 4
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