Cathy Berberian
Roy Plomley's castaway is soprano Cathy Berberian.
Favourite track: Sinfonia by Swingle Sisters
Book: Survival manual
Luxury: Box of spices
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Chorus and Orchestra Of Bulgarian Republic
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Sono andati? (from La Bohème)
Soloist: Licia Albanese Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
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Igor Stravinsky
The Sacrifice (from The Rite of Spring)
Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra Conductor: Pierre Monteux
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Richard Strauss
Marie Theres'! Hab' mir's gelobt (Act 3 Trio) (from Der Rosenkavalier)
Soloist: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Teresa Stich-Randall, Christa Ludwig Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Claudio Monteverdi
Non havea Febo ancora (Madrigal, Book 8)
Soloist: Deller Consort Orchestra: Baroque String Ensemble Conductor: Deller
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Giacomo Puccini
Vissi D'Arte (from Tosca)
Soloist: Maria Callas Orchestra: La Scala Orchestra Conductor: Sabata
Castaway's Favourite
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The Swingle Singers
Sinfonia
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The Beatles
Eleanor Rigby
Book Choice
Survival manual
Luxury Choice
Box of spices
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Cathy Berberian |
Broadcasts
- Sat 16 Sep 197818:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 19 Sep 197812:20BBC Radio 4
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