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Sheridan Russell

Roy Plomley's castaway is cellist and medical worker Sheridan Russell.

Favourite track: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Imitation of Christ by Thomas Γ  Kempis
Luxury: Cello

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11 minutes

Last on

Mon 6 Apr 1970 12:25
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Johann Sebastian Bach

      Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major

      Orchestra: Bush Chamber Players

  • Igor Stravinsky

    Symphony Of Psalms

    Orchestra: Suisse Romande Orchestra

  • Johannes Brahms

    String Sextet No. 2 in G major

    Soloist: Jascha Heifetz, Israel Baker

  • Franz Schubert

    String Quintet in C major

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Suite for Solo Cello No. 3 in C major

    Soloist: Pablo Casals

  • Gabriel FaurΓ©

    AprΓ¨s un rΓͺve, Op. 7/1

    Soloist: Pablo Casals, Nicolai Mednikov

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Trio No. 5 in D major, Op. 70/1 'Ghost'

    Soloist: Trio Santoliquido

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Oboe Quartet in F major

    Soloist: LΓ©on Goossens

  • Book Choice

    • Imitation of Christ - Thomas Γ  Kempis

  • Luxury Choice

    • Cello

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Sheridan Russell

Broadcasts

  • Sat 4 Apr 1970 19:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 6 Apr 1970 12:25
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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