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Dervla Murphy

Sue Lawley's castaway is cyclist and writer Dervla Murphy.

Favourite track: Triple Concerto in C Major by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Diary by Samuel Pepys
Luxury: A still (to distill berries, etc. into drink)

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40 minutes

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Fri 22 Jan 1993 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Violin Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 96

    • HMV.

  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel

    Variations and Rondo on Schöne Minka, Op. 78

    • Trios For Flute, Cello. Clement, Haydn & Hummel.
    • Decca.

  • Joseph Haydn

    String Quartet in D minor, Op. 76/2 'Fifths' - 2nd movement

    • Haydn: String Quartets.
    • Decca.

  • Paindu Gul

    Babulala

    • Folk Music Of Afghanistan.
    • Lyrichord Stereo.

  • Music of the Central Highlands

    Ethiopian Church Music Volume 1

    • Volume 1 Of The Music Of The Central Highlands.
    • Tangent.

  • Claudio Monteverdi

    Pur ti miro (from The Coronation of Poppea )

    • L'Incoronazione di Poppea.
    • HMV.

  • Albi

    A Dance Tune From South West Madagascar

    • Airs A Danser Pour Cithare Sud-Ouest De Madagascar.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Triple Concerto in C major

      • Sony Classical.

  • Book Choice

    • Diary - Samuel Pepys

  • Luxury Choice

    • A still (to distill berries, etc. into drink)

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest Dervla Murphy

Broadcasts

  • Sun 17 Jan 1993 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 22 Jan 1993 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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