Sir Charles Mackerras
Sue Lawley's castaway is conductor Sir Charles Mackerras.
Sue Lawley's guest this week is the Australian conductor Sir Charles Mackerras. A world authority on Janacek, he is also a pioneer in the authentic performance of Handel, Bach and Mozart. He chooses eight records to take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Marriage of Figaro - Sextet from Act 3 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Translation in either German, Italian or Czech by William Shakespeare
Luxury: If a hot island - a huge bottle of suntan lotion and if a cold island - a pillow
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Selig wie die Sonne (from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
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Arthur Sullivan/Mackerras
Pineapple Poll (finale)
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
- Gibert and Sullivan: Princess Ida.
- London.
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Leos Janáček
Katya Kabanova Act 1
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
- Kata Kabanova.
- Supraphon.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Quintet in A major - 3rd movement
Soloist: Thea King Orchestra: Gabrielli String Quartet
- Mozart Clarinet Concerto and Quintet.
- Hyperion.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Riconosci in quest' amplesso (from The Marriage of Figaro)
Orchestra: Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Chorus
- Le Nozze di Figaro K492.
- Telarc.
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Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No. 7 in D minor - 3rd movement
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
- Symphonies No 7 and 8.
- Koch.
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Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 8 in B minor 'Unfinished' - 2nd movement
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic
- Brahms Symphony No. 3: Schubert No. 8.
- Deutsche Grammophon.
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Gustav Mahler
Der Abschied (from Das Lied von der Erde)
Soloist: Janet Baker Orchestra: The Royal Concert Orchestra
- Das Lied von der Erde.
- Philips.
Book Choice
Translation in either German, Italian or Czech - William Shakespeare
Luxury Choice
If a hot island - a huge bottle of suntan lotion and if a cold island - a pillow
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Charles Mackerras |
Broadcasts
- Sun 7 Mar 199911:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 12 Mar 199909:00BBC Radio 4
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