Ron Grainer
Roy Plomley's castaway is composer Ron Grainer.
Favourite track: Spring Season by Ravi Shankar
Book: Techniques and Civilization by Louis Mumford
Luxury: Flame opal
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Music Played
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New York Pro Musica
The Play of Daniel Overture
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G major
Orchestra: Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Karl Munchinger
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Johannes Brahms
Piano Quintet in F minor
Soloist: Sviatoslav Richter Orchestra: Borodin Quartet
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Claude Debussy
Green (from Ariettes Oubliees)
Soloist: Maggie Teyte, Gerald Moore
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Maurice Ravel
La fl没te enchant茅e (from Sch茅h茅razade)
Soloist: Suzanne Danco Orchestra: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
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Igor Stravinsky
Symphonies of Wind Instruments
Orchestra: Eastman Symphonic Wind Ensemble Conductor: Frederick Fennell
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Castaway's Favourite
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Ravi Shankar
Spring Season
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Charlie Parker's Reboppers
Flamenco Sketches
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Book Choice
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Techniques and Civilization - Louis Mumford
Luxury Choice
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Flame opal
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Ron Grainer |
Broadcast
- Mon 25 Nov 1963 13:40蜜芽传媒 Service
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