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Rene Cutforth

Roy Plomley's castaway is broadcaster and explorer Rene Cutforth.

Favourite track: Non so piu (from The Marriage of Figaro) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Cards of Identity by Nigel Dennis
Luxury: Silk vests and pants

35 minutes

Last on

Mon 9 Jan 1967 13:10

Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Non so piΓΉ cosa son (from The Marriage of Figaro)

      Soloist: Teresa Berganza Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Pritchard

  • George Formby

    Leaning On A Lamp Post

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major, Op. 26

    Soloist: Artur Schnabel

  • The Red Army Ensemble: Moscow Military District

    Stenka Razin

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor

    Soloist: Wilhelm Kempff Orchestra: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra

  • Γ‰dith Piaf

    La vie en rose

  • Lena Horne

    Stormy Weather

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Concerto for Two Violins in D minor

    Soloist: Igor and David Oistrakh Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Goossens

  • Book Choice

    • Cards of Identity - Nigel Dennis

  • Luxury Choice

    • Silk vests and pants

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Rene Cutforth

Broadcast

  • Mon 9 Jan 1967 13:10

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