Alan Civil
Roy Plomley's castaway is French horn player Alan Civil.
Favourite track: Symphony No 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: The score of Gruppen by Karlheinz Stockhausen
Luxury: Something to improve the taste of coconut milk
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Eastman Wind Ensemble
Old Comrades (March)
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Arthur Sullivan
None shall part us from each other (from Iolanthe)
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Guckenheimer Sour Kraut Band
Raymonda
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Benjamin Britten
Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings
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Philharmonia Orchestra
Skaters' Waltz
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Mass in B Minor - Cum sancto spiritu
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Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Serenade No. 10 in B flat major for 13 Wind Instruments
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Book Choice
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The score of Gruppen - Karlheinz Stockhausen
Luxury Choice
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Something to improve the taste of coconut milk
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Alan Civil |
Broadcasts
- Sat 4 Jan 1975 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 6 Jan 1975 12:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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