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James Blades

Roy Plomley's castaway is percussionist James Blades.

Favourite track: All People That On Earth Do Dwell by Benjamin Britten
Book: Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians by Charles Groves
Luxury: Telescope

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 17 Jan 1977 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Benjamin Britten

      All people that on earth do dwell (from St Nicholas)

      Orchestra: Aldeburgh Festival Choir and Orchestra Conductor: Benjamin Britten

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Coriolan Overture

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • Lionel Hampton and Jess Stacey

    Space Man

  • Igor Stravinsky

    The Soldier's Tale Suite

    Soloist: Israel Baker

  • The Chimes Of Big Ben

  • Benjamin Britten

    Timpani Piece For Jimmy

    Soloist: James Blade, Joan Blades

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piano Concerto No. 22 in E flat major

    Orchestra: Camerata Academica Of The Salzburg Mozarteum

  • William Walton

    Belshazzar's Feast

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Andre Previn

  • Book Choice

    • Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians - Charles Groves

  • Luxury Choice

    • Telescope

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest James Blades

Broadcasts

  • Sat 15 Jan 1977 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 17 Jan 1977 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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