Nadia Nerina
Roy Plomley's castaway is prima ballerina Nadia Nerina.
Favourite track: Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo (No 30) by Benjamin Britten
Book: Illustrated book on Greek mythology
Luxury: Piece of sculpture
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Frank Roane
The Hills of Ixopo
Castaway's Favourite
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Benjamin Britten
Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo
Soloist: Peter Pears, Benjamin Britten
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Elihu's Dance of Youth from Job
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Adrian Boult
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King's College Chapel Choir
Hide Not Thou Thy Face from Us
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Dmitry Shostakovich
Symphony No. 7 in C major 'Leningrad'
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Karel Ancerl
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Johann Sebastian Bach/Loussier
Prelude No 6
Orchestra: Jacques Loussier Trio
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William Walton
Four in the morning (from Façade)
Soloist: Russell Oberlin
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Tomaso Albinoni & Remo Giazotto
Adagio in G Minor for Organ & Strings
Orchestra: Sinfonia Instrumental Ensemble
Book Choice
Illustrated book on Greek mythology
Luxury Choice
Piece of sculpture
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Nadia Nerina |
Broadcast
- Mon 18 Oct 196513:10Home Service
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