Dame Janet Baker
Roy Plomley's castaway is mezzo-soprano Dame Janet Baker.
Favourite track: Sonata In A Minor by Domenico Scarlatti
Book: Persuasion by Jane Austen
Luxury: Pencils and paper
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Castaway's Favourite
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Domenico Scarlatti
Harpsichord Sonata in A minor
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565
Conductor: Leopold Stokowski. Performer: The Philadelphia Orchestra. -
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Francesco Cavalli
Vivi A'Nostri Amori
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George Frideric Handel
Water Music
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major 'Emperor'
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Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 9 in C major 'Great'
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Symphony No. 5 in D major
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Cosi fan tutte
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Book Choice
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Persuasion - Jane Austen
Luxury Choice
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Pencils and paper
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Janet Baker |
Broadcasts
- Sat 7 Aug 1982 18:15成人快手 Radio 4
- Fri 13 Aug 1982 09:05成人快手 Radio 4
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