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The castaway this week is the Chairman of the Stock Exchange Sir Nicholas Goodison. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he reflects on his career in the City and talks about his involvement in opera and the fine arts. He also 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: Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings by Benjamin Britten Book: Oxford English Dictionary (all volumes) Luxury: Apollo and Daphne sculpture by Bernini
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- TrackArtist
- 1.Mass in B Minor - Cum sancto spirituMass in B Minor - Cum sancto spirituJohann Sebastian Bach
- 2.Serenade for Tenor, Horn and StringsSerenade for Tenor, Horn and StringsBenjamin Britten
- 3.Concerto For Double String OrchestraConcerto For Double String OrchestraMichael Tippett