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Chad Varah

Sue Lawley's castaway is founder of the Samaritans Chad Varah.

Favourite track: Aria: Dulcis Amor by George Frideric Handel
Book: The New Oxford Book of English Verse
Luxury: Own bathroom run by solar power with hot and cold water and a video player attached

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 2 Oct 1992 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Gustav Mahler

    Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (from RΓΌckert-Lieder)

    Soloist: Alfred Poell Orchestra: Vienna State Opera Conductor: Felix Prohaska

    • Early Songs From Des Knaben Wunderhorn.
    • Vanguard.

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor -2nd movement

    Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Leopold Stokowski

    • RCA.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • George Frideric Handel

      Dulcis amor, Jesu care (from Silete venti)

      Soloist: Ann Mackay Orchestra: European Community Chamber Orchestra

      • ASV.

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    The Divine Liturgy Of Our Holy Father

    Choir: Johannes Damascenus Chor Fur Ostkirchilche Liturgy

    • Christophorus.

  • Felix Mendelssohn

    Piano Trio In D Minor

    Artist: Thibaud, Casals and Cortot

    • EMI.

  • Vincent d’Indy

    Symphony On A Mountaineers Song

    Soloist: Aldo Ciccolini Orchestra: Paris Orchestra

    • EMI.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

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

    Soloist: Ivo Pogorelich

    • English Suites Nos 2 & 3.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Maurice Ravel

    Piano Concerto in G major

    Soloist: Martha Argerich Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra

    • Piano Cto in G.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.

  • Book Choice

    • The New Oxford Book of English Verse

  • Luxury Choice

    • Own bathroom run by solar power with hot and cold water and a video player attached

Credits

Presenter Sue Lawley
Interviewed Guest Chad Varah

Broadcasts

  • Sun 27 Sep 1992 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 2 Oct 1992 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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