James Lockhart
Roy Plomley's castaway is Welsh National Opera music director James Lockhart.
Favourite track: Triumphal March by Giuseppe Verdi
Book: The collected works by John Donne
Luxury: Piano
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Wotan's Farewell (from Die Walküre)
Soloist: Ferdinand Frantz Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
String Quintet No. 4 in G minor
Soloist: Cecil Aronowitz Orchestra: Amadeus String Quartet
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor
Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Bruno Walter
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Richard Strauss
Ist ein Traum (Act 3 Duet Finale) from Der Rosenkavalier)
Artist: Sena Jurinac
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Giuseppe Verdi
Grand March (from Aida)
Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
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Josh White
Number Twelve Train
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 29 in B flat major, Op. 106 'Hammerklavier
Soloist: Artur Schnabel
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Edward Elgar
The Kingdom - The sun goeth down
Soloist: Margaret Price Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
Book Choice
The collected works - John Donne
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | James Lockhart |
Broadcasts
- Sat 18 Apr 197019:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 20 Apr 197012:25BBC Radio 4
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