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Malcolm Williamson

Roy Plomley's castaway is master of the Queen's music Malcolm Williamson.

Favourite track: Symphony No. 40 In G Minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: The Lyric Dramas of Strindberg by August Strindberg
Luxury: Puppet theatre

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30 minutes

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Mon 14 Jun 1976 12:25
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Benjamin Britten

    Les Illuminations

    Soloist: Peter Pears Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Eugene Goossens

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    Symphony No. 9 in E minor

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Malcolm Williamson

    Violin Concerto

    Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult

  • Olivier Messiaen

    Messe de la Pentecôte - 4th movement

  • Igor Stravinsky

    Symphony Of Psalms

    Orchestra: Orchestre De La Suisse Romande

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Symphony No. 40 In G Minor

      Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Benjamin Britten

  • Sir Malcolm Williamson

    My Bed Is A Boat

    Singer: April Cantelo

  • Johannes Brahms

    Symphony No. 2 in D Major

    Orchestra: London Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult

  • Book Choice

    • The Lyric Dramas of Strindberg - August Strindberg

  • Luxury Choice

    • Puppet theatre

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Sir Malcolm Williamson

Broadcasts

  • Sat 12 Jun 1976 19:00
    Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4
  • Mon 14 Jun 1976 12:25
    Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4

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