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David Hughes

Roy Plomley's castaway is tenor David Hughes.

Favourite track: Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi
Book: Walden by Henry David Thoreau
Luxury: Golf clubs and balls

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 23 Nov 1970 12:25

Music Played

  • Georges Bizet

    Carmen Prelude

    Orchestra: Paris Opera Orchestra

  • John McCormack, Fritz Kreisler

    Angels Guard Thee

  • ³§³Ü´Ç-³Òâ²Ô

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Placido è il mar (from Idomeneno)

    Orchestra: Glyndebourne Festival Orchestra and Chorus

  • Jules Massenet

    Werther Act 3

    Soloist: Tito Schipa

  • Richard Strauss

    Marie Theres'! Hab' mir's gelobt (Act 3 Trio) (from Der Rosenkavalier)

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • Giuseppe Verdi

    Otello Act 1

    Soloist: James McCracken, Gwyneth Jones Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Giuseppe Verdi

      Requiem Mass

      Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: John Barbirolli

  • Book Choice

    • Walden - Henry David Thoreau

  • Luxury Choice

    • Golf clubs and balls

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest David Hughes

Broadcasts

  • Sat 21 Nov 1970 19:00
  • Mon 23 Nov 1970 12:25

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