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Paul Tortelier

Roy Plomley's castaway is cellist Paul Tortelier.

Favourite track: Er, der Herrlichste von Allen from Frauenliebe und Leben by Robert Schumann
Book: La Petite chronique d'Anna Magdalena Bach by Esther Meynell
Luxury: Bicycle and cider

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22 minutes

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Mon 15 Jun 1964 13:40

Music Played

  • Maurice Ravel

    Daphnis and Chloe -Daybreak

    Orchestra: Champs-Elysees Theatre Orchestra Conductor: DΓ©sirΓ©-Γ‰mile Inghelbrecht

  • Gabriel FaurΓ©

    PΓ©nΓ©lope Prelude

    Orchestra: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Conductor: Ernest Ansermet

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Robert Schumann

      Er, der Herrlichste von allen (from Frauenliebe und -leben)

      Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier, John Newmark

  • Franz Schubert

    String Quintet in C major

    Soloist: Isaac Stern, Alexander Schneider et al

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    How High the Moon

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sinfonia Concertante in E flat major

    Soloist: Isaac Stern, William Primrose, Pablo Casals Orchestra: Perpignan Festival Orchestra

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Christmas Oratorio - Jauchzet, frohlocket!

    Choir: Berlin Motettenchor Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Lehmann

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major

    Orchestra: Bath Festival Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Yehudi Menuhin

  • Book Choice

    • La Petite chronique d'Anna Magdalena Bach - Esther Meynell

  • Luxury Choice

    • Bicycle and cider

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Paul Tortelier

Broadcast

  • Mon 15 Jun 1964 13:40

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