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David Hockney

Roy Plomley's castaway is artist David Hockney.

Favourite track: Liebestod by Richard Wagner
Book: Route 69 by Floyd Carter
Luxury: Paper, pencils and a battery-operated sharpener

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20 minutes

Last on

Mon 7 Feb 1972 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven (arr. Liszt)

    Symphony No. 5 in C minor

    Soloist: Glenn Gould

  • Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse

    La Belle Excentrique

    Soloist: Aldo Ciccolini

  • Verachtet mir die Meister nicht (from Die Meistersinger von NΓΌrnberg)

    Soloist: Theo Adam Orchestra: Dresden State Orchestra

  • Francis Poulenc

    Les Biches Ballet Suite

    Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra

  • Jeanette MacDonald

    San Francisco

  • Monte Carlo Opera Orchestra

    Fedora

  • Marilyn Monroe

    I'm Through With Love

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Liebestod (from Tristan und Isolde)

  • Book Choice

    • Route 69 - Floyd Carter

  • Luxury Choice

    • Paper, pencils and a battery-operated sharpener

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest David Hockney

Broadcasts

  • Sat 5 Feb 1972 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 7 Feb 1972 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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