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Itzhak Perlman

Roy Plomley's castaway is violinist Itzhak Perlman.

Favourite track: Ich Habe Genug by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Luxury: Violin, strings and case

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40 minutes

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Tue 2 May 1978 12:20
91热爆 Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Franz Schubert

    Das Fischerm盲dchen (from Schwanengesang)

    Soloist: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gerald Moore

  • Christian Sinding

    Suite In A Minor

    Performer: Jascha Heifetz

  • The Beatles

    I'm Looking Through You

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    String Quartet No. 13 in B flat major, Op. 130

    Orchestra: Julian Quartet

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd sch枚n (from The Magic Flute)

    Soloist: Fritz Wunderlic Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Karl B枚hm

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Johann Sebastian Bach

      Cantata No. 82: Ich habe genug

      Soloist: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Choir: Munich Bach Choir

  • Johannes Brahms

    Geistliches Wiegenlied, Op. 91/2

    Soloist: Marian Anderson, William Primrose, Franz Rupp

  • Edward Elgar

    Cello Concerto in E Minor

    Soloist: Jacqueline Du Pre Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor: Daniel Barenboim

  • Book Choice

    • The Brothers Karamazov - Fyodor Dostoyevsky

  • Luxury Choice

    • Violin, strings and case

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Itzhak Perlman

Broadcasts

  • Sat 29 Apr 1978 18:15
    91热爆 Radio 4
  • Tue 2 May 1978 12:20
    91热爆 Radio 4

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