Blanche Thebom
Roy Plomley's castaway is mezzo-soprano Blanche Thebom.
Luxury: Jewelled gold statuette of St George and the Dragon from the Shutzkammar, Munich
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Music Played
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Jean Sibelius
The Swan Of Tuonela
Orchestra: Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra
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William Walton
St Crispin's Day speech (from Henry V)
Artist: Laurence Olivier Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: William Walton
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565
Conductor: Leopold Stokowski. Performer: The Philadelphia Orchestra.Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra
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Richard Wagner - Tristan und Isolde Act 1
Soloist: Kirsten Flagstad Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Wilhelm Furtwängler
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Prenderò quel brunettino (from Cosi fan tutte)
Soloist: Sena Jurinac, Blanche Thebom Orchestra: Glyndebourne Festival Orchestra
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Giuseppe Verdi
Nei giardin del bello (from Don Carlos)
Soloist: Blanche Thebom Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
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Ferde Grofé
On The Trail
Orchestra: André Kostelanetz Orchestra
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Johann Strauss II - Mein Herr Marquis (Laughing Song)(from Die Fledermaus)
Soloist: Florence Foster Jenkins, Cosmo McMoon
Luxury Choice
Jewelled gold statuette of St George and the Dragon from the Schatzkammer, Munich
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Blanche Thebom |
Broadcast
- Mon 22 Jul 195713:10Home Service
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