Mozart is desert island favourite

THE works of Mozart have been revealed as the greatest comfort to marooned "castaways".

By The Newsroom

Published 30th Mar 2011, 17:17 BST

Updated 30th Mar 2011, 23:24 BST

The composer is the most popular choice among guests on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. His compositions were chosen 993 times by the 2,800 figures who have appeared on the show.

The most played selection is Beethoven's Ode To Joy.

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