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James Gunn RA

Roy Plomley's castaway is painter James Gunn RA.

Favourite track: Violin Concerto in D by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Large anthology of poetry
Luxury: Painting materials

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27 minutes

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New Year's Day 1962 13:10
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Music Played

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Violin Concerto in D major

      Soloist: Jascha Heifetz Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Charles Munch

  • Kenneth McKellar

    An Eriskay Love Lilt

  • 脡dith Piaf

    La Vie en Rose

  • Johann Sebastian Bach/Wilhelmj

    Suite No.3 in D Major

    Soloist: Mischa Elman

  • Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Swan Lake - Act 2, Pas de deux

    Orchestra: Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Antal Dorati

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Trio No. 7 in B flat major, Op. 97 'Archduke'

    Soloist: Alfred Cortot, Jacques Thibaud, Pablo Casals

  • Felix Mendelssohn

    A Midsummer Nights Dream Overture

    Soloist: Benno Moiseiwitsch

  • Franz Schubert

    Ave Maria (Ellens Gesang III), D839

    Soloist: Kirsten Flagstad

  • Book Choice

    • Large anthology of poetry

  • Luxury Choice

    • Painting materials

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest James Gunn RA

Broadcast

  • New Year's Day 1962 13:10
    Home Service

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