James Galway
Roy Plomley's castaway is flautist James Galway.
Favourite track: The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Poetry from around the world
Luxury: Golden flute
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Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Magic Flute
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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The Beatles
Octopus's Garden
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major
Orchestra: Adolf Busch Chamber Orchestra
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Joseph Schmidt
Oh Marie
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Johann Strauss II
The Blue Danube
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Pink Floyd
Atom Heart Mother
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Ballade No. 4 In F minor, Op. 52
Soloist: Vladimir Horowitz
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Felix Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto in E Minor
Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Charles Munch
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Book Choice
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Poetry from around the world
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Luxury Choice
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Golden flute
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | James Galway |
Broadcasts
- Sat 14 Aug 1976 19:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 16 Aug 1976 12:25BBC Radio 4
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