Baroness Maria Von Trapp
Roy Plomley's castaway is the inspiration behind The Sound Of Music, Maria Von Trapp.
Favourite track: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major by Johann Sebastian Bach
Book: True funny stories in German
Luxury: Statue of Madonna and child, 17th century
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Serenade No. 13 in G major 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik'
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Franz Schubert
An die Musik (To Music), D547
Soloist: Lotte Lehmann
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
O, Isis und Osiris (from The Magic Flute)
Soloist: Richard Mayr
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 41 in C major 'Jupiter'
Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Carlo Maria Guilini
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Franz Schubert
Der Neugierige (from Die Schöne Müllerin)
Soloist: Lotte Lehmann, Paul Ulanowsky
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
In diesen heil'gen Hallen (from The Magic Flute)
Soloist: Richard Mayr
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Franz Schubert
Ungeduld (from Die Schöne Müllerin)
Soloist: Lotte Lehmann, Paul Lulanowsky
Castaway's Favourite
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
Book Choice
True funny stories in German
Luxury Choice
Statue of Madonna and child, 17th century
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Baroness Maria Von Trapp |
Broadcasts
- Sat 15 Jan 198318:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 21 Jan 198309:05BBC Radio 4
- Thu 29 Dec 198309:05BBC Radio 4
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