Sir Robert Mayer
Roy Plomley's castaway is businessman and philanthropist Sir Robert Mayer.
Favourite track: An die Musik by Franz Schubert
Book: Blank book and a pencil
Luxury: Piano
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Sonata In F Major
Soloist: Adolf Busch, Rudolf Serkin
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Selig wie die Sonne (from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schumann, Gladys Parr, Lauritz Melchior et al Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Franz Lehár
Vilja (from The Merry Widow)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus Conductor: Lovro von Mata?i?
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sinfonia Concertante in E flat major
Soloist: Jascha Heifetz, William Primrose
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Franz Schubert
Piano Sonata No. 21 in B flat major, D960
Soloist: Artur Schnabel
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Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion
Soloist: Robert & Gaby Casadesus, Jean-Claude Casadesus, Jean-Paul Drouet
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Castaway's Favourite
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Franz Schubert
An die Musik (To Music), D547
Soloist: Elena Gerhardt, Arthur Nikisch
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Di scrivermi ogni giorno (from Cosi fan tutte)
Soloist: Ina Souez, Luise Helletsgruber et al Orchestra: Glyndebourne Festival Orchestra
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Book Choice
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Blank book and a pencil
Luxury Choice
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Piano
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Robert Mayer |
Broadcast
- Mon 15 Nov 1965 13:10Home Service
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