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Alexander Gibson

Roy Plomley's castaway is conductor Alexander Gibson.

Favourite track: Liebestod by Richard Wagner
Book: Complete Opera Book by Gustave Kobbe
Luxury: Piano

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7 minutes

Last on

Mon 5 Mar 1973 12:25
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Henry Purcell

    When I am laid in earth (Dido's Lament) (from Dido and Aeneas)

    Soloist: Janet Baker Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Lewis

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    March In D Major

    Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham

  • Giacomo Puccini

    Madama Butterfly

    Orchestra: Rome Opera House Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli

  • Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta

    Orchestra: National Youth Orchestra Of Great Britain Conductor: Boulez

  • Heitor Villa‐Lobos

    Prelude No. 3 in A minor

    Soloist: Julian Bream

  • Jean Sibelius

    Karelia Overture

    Orchestra: Scottish National Orchestra Conductor: Alexander Gibson

  • Franz Schubert

    Impromptu in G flat major, D899 No. 3

    Soloist: Clifford Curzon

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Liebestod (from Tristan und Isolde)

      Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Wilhelm FurtwΓ€ngler

  • Book Choice

    • Complete Opera Book - Gustave Kobbe

  • Luxury Choice

    • Piano

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Alexander Gibson

Broadcasts

  • Sat 3 Mar 1973 19:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 5 Mar 1973 12:25
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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