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Magnus Magnusson

Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster and writer Magnus Magnusson.

Favourite track: Ar Vas Alda by Fostbraedur Male Choir
Book: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Luxury: Pipe

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 25 Apr 1977 12:25
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Carl Orff

    Carmina Burana

    Choir: Deutsche Oper Chorus and Orchestra

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Clarinet Concerto in A major

    Soloist: Alfred Prinz Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Karl BΓΆhm

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Fostbraedur Male Choir

      Ar Vas Alda

  • Tomaso Albinoni & Remo Giazotto

    Adagio in G Minor for Organ & Strings

    Soloist: Douglas Hass Orchestra: Wurttemberg Chamber Orchestra

  • Victoria de los Ángeles

    Bailero

  • Dmitry Shostakovich

    Symphony No. 9 in E flat major

    Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Vaclav Neumann

  • Glasgow Orpheus Choir

    All In The April Evening

  • Concierto De Aranjuez

    Soloist: Julian Bream Orchestra: Melos Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Colin Davis

  • Book Choice

    • The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame

  • Luxury Choice

    • Pipe

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Magnus Magnusson

Broadcasts

  • Sat 23 Apr 1977 19:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 25 Apr 1977 12:25
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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