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Jacques Loussier

Michael Parkinson's castaway is pianist Jacques Loussier.

The pianist Jacques Loussier has won fame and fortune with a style that blends jazz with the music of J S Bach. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he looks back at a career of some 30 years, and also selects his eight records to take to the mythical island.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: Brandenburg Concerto No 3 in D Major by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Beasts, Men and Gods by Ferdinand Ossendowski
Luxury: Piano

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 2 Oct 1987 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Robert Schumann

    Scenes From Childhood

    Soloist: Yves Nat

  • Maurice Ravel

    Piano Concerto for Left-Hand in D minor

    Soloist: Samson Francois

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Johann Sebastian Bach

      Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major

      Orchestra: The English Concert Orchestra

  • George Frideric Handel

    For unto us a child is born (from Messiah)

    Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music

  • Lewis

    Jango

    Orchestra: Modern Jazz Quartet

  • Erroll Garner

    That's My Kick

  • Pink Floyd

    Another Brick In The Wall, Part 2

  • The Beatles

    Yesterday

    • Love Songs.
    • Parlophone.

  • Book Choice

    • Beasts, Men and Gods - Ferdinand Ossendowski

  • Luxury Choice

    • Piano

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Jacques Loussier

Broadcasts

  • Sun 27 Sep 1987 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 2 Oct 1987 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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