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Sir Peter Pears

Roy Plomley's castaway is musician Sir Peter Pears.

Sir Peter Pears has been acknowledged for many years as an outstanding interpreter of the vocal music of Benjamin Britten. He also helped Britten to found the Aldeburgh Festival and he still takes an active part in the running of it.

In conversation with Roy Plomley, Sir Peter talks about his long career and chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: The Sprig Of Thyme by Benjamin Britten
Book: A book by E.M Forster
Luxury: Painting from his collection

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55 minutes

Last on

Fri 17 Jun 1983 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Peter Pears & Osian Ellis

    The Foggy, Foggy Dew

    • The Foggy Foggy Dew.

  • Percy Grainger

    Shepherd's Hey

    Soloist: Benjamin Britten Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra

    • Shepherd's Hey.

  • Franz Schubert

    Im Dorfe (from Winterreise)

    Soloist: Peter Pears, Benjamin Britten

    • Winterreise.

  • Philip Rosseter

    Sweet Come Again

    Soloist: Julian Bream, Peter Pears

    • Sweet Come Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Again.

  • Benjamin Britten

    Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes - Dawn

    Soloist: Benjamin Britten Orchestra: Royal Opera Chouse Orch and Chorus

    • Peter Grimes.

  • Charles Dibdin

    Tom Bowling

    Soloist: Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears

    • Tom Bowling.

  • Benjamin Britten

    String Quartet No. 3

    Orchestra: The Amadeus Quartet

    • String Quartet No 3 Opus 94.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Benjamin Britten

      The Sprig of Thyme

      Soloist: Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears

  • Book Choice

    • A book - E.M Forster

  • Luxury Choice

    • Painting from his collection

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Peter Pears

Broadcasts

  • Sat 11 Jun 1983 18:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 17 Jun 1983 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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