David Ward
Roy Plomley's castaway is opera singer David Ward.
Favourite track: Ingemisco (from Requiem) by Giuseppe Verdi
Book: The collected works by Robert Burns
Luxury: Painting materials
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Claude Debussy
Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque)
Soloist: Walter Gieseking
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Gioachino Rossini
Semiramide Overture
Orchestra: New York Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
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Edward Elgar
The Dream of Gerontius
Soloist: Janet Baker, Richard Lewis Orchestra: Hallé Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Wotan's Farewell (from Die Walküre)
Soloist: Hans Hotter Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Ludwig
Castaway's Favourite
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Giuseppe Verdi
Ingemisco (from Requiem Mass)
Soloist: Beniamino Gigli Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra Conductor: Tullio Serafin
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Parsifal
Orchestra: Bayreuth Festival Orchestra Conductor: Hans Knappertsbusch
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Giuseppe Verdi
Ella giammai m'amò (from Don Carlos)
Soloist: Ezio Pinza Orchestra: Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
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Pipes and Drums of HM 2nd Battalion Scots Guards
Flowers O' the Forest
Book Choice
The collected works - Robert Burns
Luxury Choice
Painting materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | David Ward |
Broadcast
- Mon 29 May 196713:10Home Service
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