Vivienne
Roy Plomley's castaway is photographer Vivienne.
Favourite track: Meditation (from Thais) by Jules Massenet
Book: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Luxury: Painting materials
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Jules Massenet
Méditation (from Thaïs)
Soloist: Michael Rabin Orchestra: Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Leonard Slatkin
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Giacomo Puccini
In questa Reggia (from Turandot)
Soloist: Eva Turner
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Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Royal Entrance into Westminster Abbey and Greeting 'Vivat, Vivat'
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Frederick Delius
The Walk to the Paradise Garden (from A Village Romeo and Juliet)
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Giacomo Puccini
Vissi d'arte (from Tosca)
Soloist: Maria Callas Orchestra: La Scala Orchestra Conductor: Victor de Sabata
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Leslie “Hutch” Hutchinson
These Foolish Things
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Concerto in D Major
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Constantin Silvestri
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Franz Liszt
Liebesträum No. 3 in A flat major
Soloist: Gyorgy Cziffra
Book Choice
Alice in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll
Luxury Choice
Painting materials
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Vivienne |
Broadcast
- Mon 22 Jul 196313:40Home Service
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