Linda Esther Gray
Roy Plomley's castaway is soprano Linda Esther Gray.
Linda Esther Gray, the Scots soprano, made her operatic debut as Mimi in La Boheme with Glyndebourne Touring Opera in 1972, and she went on to win the Kathleen Ferrier Memorial Scholarship and the John Christie Award. But her first big success was as Isolde with the Welsh National Opera in 1978. She also tackles the role of Brunhilde in Valkyrie with the English National Opera.
In conversation with Roy Plomley, she talks about her career and chooses the eight records she would take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Die Walkure Act 3 by Richard Wagner
Book: Anthology of poetry
Luxury: Garlic, chocolate and wine
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Edinburgh City Police Pipe Band
Scotland The Brave
- The World of Scotland.
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Arthur Sullivan
The Gondoliers Act 2
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Triple Concerto in C major - 2nd movement
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Giacomo Puccini
In questa Reggia (from Turandot)
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Die Meistersinger von N眉rnberg Overture
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Johnny Morris
Juanita The Spanish Lobster
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Tristan und Isolde Prelude
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Castaway's Favourite
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Die Walk眉re Act 3
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Book Choice
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Anthology of poetry
Luxury Choice
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Garlic, chocolate and wine
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Linda Esther Gray |
Broadcasts
- Sat 22 Oct 1983 18:25成人快手 Radio 4
- Fri 28 Oct 1983 09:05成人快手 Radio 4
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