Freya Stark
Roy Plomley's castaway is explorer Freya Stark.
Favourite track: Agnus Dei by Giuseppe Verdi
Book: Encyclopaedia Britannica 1911 Edition
Luxury: Bath with a hot-water system
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Music Played
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Nocturne in G minor, Op. 37/1
Artist: Artur Rubinstein
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Fantaisie-Impromptu in C sharp minor, Op. 66
Soloist: Artur Rubinstein
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op.27/2 'Moonlight'
Soloist: Artur Schnabel
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 'Appassionata'
Soloist: Artur Schnabel
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ach, ich fühl's (from The Magic Flute)
Soloist: Gundula Janowitz Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Otto Klemperer
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Claude Debussy
Prélude à l'après midi d'un faune
Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Boulez
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Giuseppe Verdi
Falstaff
Soloist: Rosalind Elias, Ilva Ligabue Orchestra: RCA Italiana Opera Orchestra
Castaway's Favourite
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Giuseppe Verdi
Agnus Dei (from Requiem Mass)
Choir: Choir Of Benedictine Abbey Of St Martin
Book Choice
Encyclopaedia Britannica 1911 Edition
Luxury Choice
Bath with a hot-water system
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Freya Stark |
Broadcasts
- Sat 22 Aug 197019:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 24 Aug 197012:25BBC Radio 4
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