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Vivien Leigh

Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Vivien Leigh.

Luxury: Piano

40 minutes

Last on

Tue 9 Sep 1952 18:20

Music Played

  • Jean Sibelius

    Violin Concerto in D Minor (Opus 47)

    Soloist: Ginette Neveu Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra

  • Oscar Straus

    Mariette Act 2 (finale)

    Soloist: Yvonne Printemps, Sacha Guitry

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral' - 2nd movement

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral' - 4th movement

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Felix Weingartner

  • Danny Kaye

    Ballin' The Jack

  • Maurice Ravel

    Daphnis and Chloe -Daybreak

    Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra

  • Sir Laurence Olivier

    If the Heart of a Man (from The Beggar's Opera)

  • William Walton

    Valse & Tango-Pasodoble (from Façade)

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Constant Lambert

  • Luxury Choice

    • Piano

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Vivien Leigh

Broadcast

  • Tue 9 Sep 1952 18:20

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