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John Clements

Roy Plomley's castaway is actor John Clements.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 21 Mar 1951 18:30

Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Leonora Overture No. 3

    Orchestra: NBC Symphony Conductor: Arturo Toscanini

  • Giacomo Puccini

    O soave fanciulla (from La Bohème)

    Artist: Beniamino Gigli/Maria Caniglia

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Well-tempered Clavier, Book 1 - Prelude & Fugue in C major

    Artist: Wilhelm Backhaus

  • Giuseppe Verdi

    Rigoletto: Caro Nome

    Artist: Amelita Galli-Curci

  • Giacomo Puccini

    E Lucevan Le Stelle (from Tosca)

    Artist: Ferruccio Tagliavini/Eiar Symphony/Turin

  • Camille Saint‐Saëns

    Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso

    Soloist: Jascha Heifetz Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli

  • Jules Massenet

    Death of Thaïs (from Thaïs)

    Soloist: Dorothy Kirsten, Robert Merrill Orchestra: RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Francois Morel

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

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

    Soloist: Artur Schnabel Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Alceo Galliera

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest John Clements

Broadcast

  • Wed 21 Mar 1951 18:30

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