Joseph Szigeti
Roy Plomley's castaway is violinist Joseph Szigeti.
Book: Lady Muraski's The Tale of Gengi by Arthur Waley
Luxury: Pictures
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    ![]()  Wolfgang Amadeus MozartString Quintet No. 4 in G minor Soloist: Walter Trampler Orchestra: Budapest String Quartet 
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    ![]()  Klänge der Heimat (Czardas) (from Die Fledermaus) Soloist: Maria Ivogun Orchestra: Berlin State Opera Orchestra Conductor: Leo Blech 
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    ![]()  Georges BizetSymphony in C major Orchestra: French National Radio Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham 
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    ![]()  Franz SchubertPiano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 100, D. 929 Soloist: Adolf Busch, Hermann Busch, Rudolf Serkin 
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    ![]()  Felix MendelssohnViolin Concerto in E Minor Soloist: Joseph Szigeti Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham 
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    ![]()  Johann Sebastian BachSuite for Solo Cello No. 5 in C minor Soloist: Pablo Casals 
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    ![]()  Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 4 In B Flat Major Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer 
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    ![]()  Rhapsody No. 1 Soloist: Joseph Szigeti, Bela Bartok 
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    Lady Muraski's The Tale of Gengi - Arthur WaleyLuxury Choice- 
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Credits
| Role | Contributor | 
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley | 
| Interviewed Guest | Joseph Szigeti | 
Broadcast
 Mon 31 May 1965 13:10ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Service Mon 31 May 1965 13:10ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Service
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