Eric Simms
Roy Plomley's castaway is naturalist and broadcaster Eric Simms.
Favourite track: Symphony No. 7 In A Major by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Natural History of Selbourne by Gilbert White
Luxury: Tape recorder
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Franz Schubert
Heidenr枚slein, D257
Soloist: Elisabeth Schumann
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Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 7 In A Major
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k
Symphony No. 9 in E minor 'From the New World'
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Istvan Kertesz
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Recordings Of Birdsong: A Blackbird In London
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Concerto in A major
Soloist: Gervase De Peyer Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Barzin
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Max Bruch
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor
Soloist: Nathan Milstein Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Barzin
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Claudio Monteverdi
Magnificat
Soloist: Spandauer Kantorei
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Sergey Rachmaninov
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor
Soloist: Vladimir Ashkenazy Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Kirill Kondrashin
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Book Choice
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Natural History of Selbourne - Gilbert White
Luxury Choice
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Tape recorder
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Eric Simms |
Broadcasts
- Sat 5 Jun 1976 19:00成人论坛 Radio 4
- Mon 7 Jun 1976 12:25成人论坛 Radio 4
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