 
                
                        John Piper
Roy Plomley's castaway is artist John Piper.
Favourite track: Sinfonia Concertante In E Flat Major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Ulysses by James Joyce
Luxury: Pillow
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    Castaway's Favourite- 
    ![]()  Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSinfonia Concertante in E flat major Soloist: Norbert Brainin, Peter Schidlof Orchestra: Netherlands Chamber Orchestra 
 
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    ![]()  Igor StravinskyApollon musagète 
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    ![]()  I'd Rather Charleston 
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    ![]()  Benjamin BrittenThe Turn of the Screw Soloist: David Hemmings, Olive Dyer, Peter Pears 
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    ![]()  Wolfgang Amadeus MozartDon Giovanni Act 1 Soloist: Giuseppe Taddei Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra 
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    ![]()  Claude DebussyPour les accords (from Etudes) Soloist: Charles Rosen 
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    ![]()  Earl Hines TrioA Cottage For Sale 
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    ![]()  Franz SchubertOctet in F major Orchestra: Melos Ensemble 
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    Book Choice- 
    Ulysses - James JoyceLuxury Choice- 
    Pillow
 
 
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Credits
| Role | Contributor | 
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley | 
| Interviewed Guest | John Piper | 
Broadcasts
- Sat 18 Jul 1970 19:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Mon 20 Jul 1970 12:25ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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