James Blades
Roy Plomley's castaway is percussionist James Blades.
Favourite track: All People That On Earth Do Dwell by Benjamin Britten
Book: Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians by Charles Groves
Luxury: Telescope
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    Castaway's Favourite- 
    ![]()  Benjamin BrittenAll people that on earth do dwell (from St Nicholas) Orchestra: Aldeburgh Festival Choir and Orchestra Conductor: Benjamin Britten 
 
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    ![]()  Ludwig van BeethovenCoriolan Overture Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan 
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    ![]()  Lionel Hampton and Jess StaceySpace Man 
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    ![]()  Igor StravinskyThe Soldier's Tale Suite Soloist: Israel Baker 
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    ![]()  The Chimes Of Big Ben 
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    ![]()  Benjamin BrittenTimpani Piece For Jimmy Soloist: James Blade, Joan Blades 
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    ![]()  Wolfgang Amadeus MozartPiano Concerto No. 22 in E flat major Orchestra: Camerata Academica Of The Salzburg Mozarteum 
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    ![]()  William WaltonBelshazzar's Feast Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Andre Previn 
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    Book Choice- 
    Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians - Charles GrovesLuxury Choice- 
    Telescope
 
 
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Credits
| Role | Contributor | 
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley | 
| Interviewed Guest | James Blades | 
Broadcasts
- Sat 15 Jan 1977 19:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Mon 17 Jan 1977 12:25ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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