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Imogen Holst

Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor and musicologist Imogen Holst.

Favourite track: Rondo by Henry Purcell
Book: Reverend Francis Kilvert, Diary 1870-1879 by Rev Francis Kilvert
Luxury: Spy-glass

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 30 Oct 1972 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Henry Purcell

      Rondo

      Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra

  • Joseph Taylor

    The Sprig O' Thyme

  • Bells Of St Mary's, Debenham

    Bristol Surprise Major

  • Chaiti-Dhun

  • Wilbye Consort

    Sweet Honeysucking Bees

  • Gustav Holst

    Mars (The Bringer of War) From The Planets – Suite, op.32

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra

  • Benjamin Britten

    The Autumn Wind (from Songs from the Chinese)

    Soloist: Peter Pears, Julian Bream

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major

    Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra

  • Book Choice

    • Reverend Francis Kilvert, Diary 1870-1879 - Rev Francis Kilvert

  • Luxury Choice

    • Spy-glass

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Imogen Holst

Broadcasts

  • Sat 28 Oct 1972 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 30 Oct 1972 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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