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James Fitton

Roy Plomley's castaway is painter James Fitton.

Favourite track: Thou That Sitteth At The Right Hand Of God The Father by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Encyclopaedia
Luxury: Painting materials

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12 minutes

Last on

Mon 11 Jan 1971 12:25

Music Played

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Act 4 Duet (from La Boh猫me)

    Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sinfonia Concertante In E Flat Major

    Soloist: Igor & David Oistrakh Orchestra: Moscow State Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Nocturne in E minor, Op. 72

    Soloist: Artur Rubinstein

  • Igor Stravinsky

    The Firebird

    Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Quartet for Flute & Strings No. 1 in D major, K285

    Soloist: Jean-Pierre Rampal Orchestra: Pasquier Trio

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Johann Sebastian Bach

      Thou That Sitteth At The Right Hand Of God The Father

      Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult

  • Louis Armstrong and His Savoy Ballroom Five

    St James' Infirmary

  • Tomaso Albinoni & Remo Giazotto

    Adagio in G Minor for Organ & Strings

    Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra

  • Book Choice

    • Encyclopaedia

  • Luxury Choice

    • Painting materials

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest James Fitton

Broadcasts

  • Sat 9 Jan 1971 19:00
  • Mon 11 Jan 1971 12:25

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