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Episode Synopsis
Peter Maxwell Davies is not only a prolific composer, he is also Director of Music at Dartington Hall Summer School and Director of the Fires of London, a group specialising in twentieth-century music which he conducts on their many concert tours. Most of his composing is done in the tranquillity and isolation of his home in the Orkneys.In conversation with Roy Plomley, he talks about the various facets of his life and chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Agnes Dei by Byrd
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Luxury: Music manuscript paper and pens
Book: Ulysses by James Joyce
Luxury: Music manuscript paper and pens
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