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Robert Henriques

Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Robert Henriques.

Luxury: Oil paints

40 minutes

Last on

Fri 12 Nov 1954 18:20

Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'

    Soloist: Artur Schnabel Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Fugue In G Minor

    Soloist: Albert Schweitzer

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Concerto for Two Violins in D minor

    Soloist: Arthur Grumiaux, Jean Pougnet Orchestra: Philharmonia String Orchestra

  • William Shakespeare

    The Tempest Act 5, Scene 1

    Artist: Robert Harris

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Sheep may safely graze (from Cantata No. 208)

    Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    Symphony No. 1 'Sea Symphony'

    Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir

  • Johannes Brahms

    Violin Concerto in D major

    Soloist: Ginette Neveu Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra

  • Spanish and Portuguese Jewish Congregation

    Adon Olom

  • Luxury Choice

    • Oil paints

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Robert Henriques

Broadcast

  • Fri 12 Nov 1954 18:20

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