Alexander Gibson
Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor Alexander Gibson.
Favourite track: Liebestod by Richard Wagner
Book: Complete Opera Book by Gustave Kobbe
Luxury: Piano
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Henry Purcell
When I am laid in earth (Dido's Lament) (from Dido and Aeneas)
Soloist: Janet Baker Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Lewis
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
March In D Major
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Giacomo Puccini
Madama Butterfly
Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta
Orchestra: National Youth Orchestra Of Great Britain Conductor: Boulez
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Heitor Villa‐Lobos
Prelude No. 3 in A minor
Soloist: Julian Bream
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Jean Sibelius
Karelia Overture
Orchestra: Scottish National Orchestra Conductor: Alexander Gibson
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Franz Schubert
Impromptu in G flat major, D899 No. 3
Soloist: Clifford Curzon
Castaway's Favourite
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Liebestod (from Tristan und Isolde)
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Wilhelm Furtwängler
Book Choice
Complete Opera Book - Gustave Kobbe
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Alexander Gibson |
Broadcasts
- Sat 3 Mar 197319:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 5 Mar 197312:25BBC Radio 4
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