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Yvonne Mitchell

Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Yvonne Mitchell.

Favourite track: Trumpet Sonata by Henry Purcell
Book: Compilation of works of philosophy
Luxury: Writing materials

30 minutes

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Mon 31 Jul 1961 13:10
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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Henry Purcell

      Sonata for Trumpet and Strings in D major

      Soloist: Dennis Egan Orchestra: Philomusica of London

  • Thelonious Monk

    Sweet and Lovely

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Goldberg variations

    Soloist: Gustav Leonhardt

  • Anthony Newley

    Do You Mind?

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    12 Variations on 'Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman'

    Soloist: Clara Haskil

  • Henry Purcell

    Sound the trumpet (from Birthday Ode 'Come ye sons of art away')

    Soloist: Alfred Deller, John Whitworth

  • Corelli/Barbirolli

    Concerto for Oboe and Strings

    Soloist: Evelyn Rothwell Orchestra: Hall茅 Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major

    Soloist: Denis Clift Orchestra: Bach Festival Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Yehudi Menuhin

  • Book Choice

    • Compilation of works of philosophy

  • Luxury Choice

    • Writing materials

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Yvonne Mitchell

Broadcast

  • Mon 31 Jul 1961 13:10
    Home Service

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