The pianist Vlado Perlemuter, who was born 80 years ago in Lithuania, has spent most of his life in Paris, where he taught at the Conservatoire between concert tours. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he recalls some of the many musicians and composers he knew, including Cortot, Faure, Ravel and Dukas.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Brandenburg Concerto No 3 in G Major by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: Complete plays by Molière
Luxury: Painting from the Louvre