Sir Thomas Allen
Sue Lawley's castaway is opera singer Sir Thomas Allen.
Favourite track: Act 3 of Meistersinger von Nurnberg by Richard Wagner
Book: Under the Greenwood Tree by Thomas Hardy
Luxury: Unlimited supply of paper, paints, pencils
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Felix Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 3 in A minor 'Scottish'
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra
- Symphonies Nos 3 and 5.
- Philips.
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 2 in C minor 'Resurrection'
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Kluas Tennstedt
- Symphony No. 2.
- EMI.
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Alexander Glazunov
Bacchanale (from The Seasons)
Orchestra: Scottish National Orchestra Conductor: Neeme Jarvi
- The Seasons.
- Chandos.
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Percy Sledge
When A Man Loves A Woman
- 60s Soul 90s Soul.
- Parlophone.
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Franz Schubert
String Quartet No. 14 in D minor 'Death and the Maiden'
Orchestra: Lindsay String Quartet
- String Quartets Nos. 14 & 12.
- ASV.
Castaway's Favourite
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Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Act 3
Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra & Choir
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William Shakespeare
That time of year thou mayst in me behold (Sonnet No. 73)
Artist: Sir John Gielgud
- Great Shakespearians.
- CBS.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St John Passion
Soloist: Peter Pears Orchestra: Gwynne Howell English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Benjamin Britten
- St John Passion.
- Decca.
Book Choice
Under the Greenwood Tree - Thomas Hardy
Luxury Choice
Unlimited supply of paper, paints, pencils
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sue Lawley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir Thomas Allen |
Broadcasts
- Sun 3 Jun 200111:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 8 Jun 200109:00BBC Radio 4
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