Charles Mackerras
Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor Charles MacKerras.
Favourite track: Otello Act 2 Finale by Giuseppe Verdi
Book: Bible in German
Luxury: Wine
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 38 in D major 'Prague'
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Charles MacKerras
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Quintet in A major
Soloist: Thea King Orchestra: Aeollian String Quartet
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Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k
Cello Concerto in B minor
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
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Giuseppe Verdi
Otello Act 2 (finale)
Soloist: Herva Nelli, Ramon Vinay, Giuseppe Vadengo, Nan Merriman Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
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Leos Jan谩膷ek
The Makropoulos Affair
Orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra
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Magic Fire Music (from Die Walk眉re)
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Wilhelm Furtw盲ngler
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George Frideric Handel
Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)
Choir: Ambrosian Singers Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Charles Mackerras
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 7 in E minor
Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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Book Choice
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Bible in German
Luxury Choice
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Wine
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Charles Mackerras |
Broadcasts
- Sat 18 Jan 1975 19:00成人快手 Radio 4
- Mon 20 Jan 1975 12:25成人快手 Radio 4
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