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Paul Beard

Roy Plomley's castaway is leader of the ±«Óãtv Symphony Orchestra Paul Beard.

Favourite track: Habanera (from Carmen) by Georges Bizet
Book: Droll Stories by Honore de Balzac
Luxury: Golf clubs and balls

30 minutes

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Mon 5 Sep 1960 13:10
±«Óãtv Service

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Music Played

  • Johann Strauss II - Die Fledermaus Overture

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Violin Concerto in D Major

    Soloist: Fritz Kreisler Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli

  • Richard Strauss

    Ein Heldenleben

    Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham

  • Antonín Dvořák

    Cello Concerto in B Minor

    Soloist: Pablo Casals Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: George Szell

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Georges Bizet

      L'amour est un oiseau rebelle (Habanera) (from Carmen)

      Soloist: Conchita Supervía

  • Hector Berlioz

    Queen Mab scherzo (from Romeo and Juliet)

    Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini

  • Johannes Brahms

    Violin Concerto in D Major

    Soloist: Ginette Nevue Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Issay Dobrowen

  • Hector Berlioz

    Symphonie Fantastique

    Orchestra: French National Radio Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham

  • Book Choice

    • Droll Stories - Honore de Balzac

  • Luxury Choice

    • Golf clubs and balls

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Paul Beard

Broadcast

  • Mon 5 Sep 1960 13:10
    ±«Óãtv Service

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