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Radio 4,10 Nov 1984,40 mins

Vernon Handley

Desert Island Discs

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Vernon Handley, Associate Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, has made his name through his devotion to British music. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he describes the long struggle he had to obtain regular work with professional orchestras and he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: The Garden of Fand by Arnold Bax Book: The Principles of Art by R G Collingwood Luxury: Sodastream and gas cylinders

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    String Quartet No. 14 in D minor 'Death and the Maiden'
    String Quartet No. 14 in D minor 'Death and the Maiden'
    Franz Schubert
  3. 2.
    H'm, h'm, h'm (from The Magic Flute)
    H'm, h'm, h'm (from The Magic Flute)
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  4. 3.
    The Garden Where The Praties Grow
    The Garden Where The Praties Grow
    John McCormack