Gina Cigna
Roy Plomley's castaway is soprano Gina Cigna.
Favourite track: Symphony No 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Le Crime de Sylvestre Bonnard by Anatole France
Luxury: Piano
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Henry Purcell
When I am laid in earth (Dido's Lament) (from Dido and Aeneas)
Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra
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Claudio Monteverdi
L'Orfeo
Artist: Maria Duchenc Orchestra: Berlin Radio Orchestra Conductor: Koch
Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'
Choir: Robert Shaw Chorale Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra
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Antonio Vivaldi
Gloria in D Major
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Forest Murmurs (from Siegfried)
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Leontyne Price
Summertime (from Porgy & Bess)
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Paul Dukas
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Orchestra: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
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Maurice Ravel
Bolero
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
Book Choice
Le Crime de Sylvestre Bonnard - Anatole France
Luxury Choice
Piano
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Gina Cigna |
Broadcasts
- Sat 2 May 197019:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 4 May 197012:25BBC Radio 4
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