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Dorothy Dunnett

Roy Plomley's castaway is writer Dorothy Dunnett.

Favourite track: Symphony No. 7 In A Major by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
Luxury: Guitar

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40 minutes

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Fri 30 Apr 1982 09:05
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major

    Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Raymond Leppard

  • George Frideric Handel

    Come unto him all ye that labour (from Messiah)

    Soloist: Isobel Baillie

  • Camille Saint‐SaΓ«ns

    Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor

    Soloist: Aldo Ciaccolini Orchestra: Paris Orchestra Conductor: Serge Baudo

  • Richard Strauss

    Der Rosenkavalier

    Soloist: Anne Howells, Teresa Cahill Orchestra: Scottish National Orchestra Conductor: Alexander Gibson

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Symphony No. 7 In A Major

      Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis

  • Luigi Boccherini

    Concerto in G For Cello and Strings

    Soloist: Moray Welsh Orchestra: Scottish Baroque Ensemble

  • Concierto De Aranjuez

    Soloist: John Williams Orchestra: Engish Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Daniel Barenboim

  • AntonΓ­n DvoΕ™Γ‘k

    Symphony No. 3 in E flat major

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Istvan Kertesz

  • Book Choice

    • The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire - Edward Gibbon

  • Luxury Choice

    • Guitar

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Dorothy Dunnett

Broadcasts

  • Sat 24 Apr 1982 18:15
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 30 Apr 1982 09:05
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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