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Gina Cigna

Roy Plomley's castaway is soprano Gina Cigna.

Favourite track: Symphony No 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Le Crime de Sylvestre Bonnard by Anatole France
Luxury: Piano

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7 minutes

Last on

Mon 4 May 1970 12:25
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Henry Purcell

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

    Orchestra: The Philharmonia Orchestra

  • Claudio Monteverdi

    L'Orfeo

    Artist: Maria Duchenc Orchestra: Berlin Radio Orchestra Conductor: Koch

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Symphony No. 9 in D minor 'Choral'

      Choir: Robert Shaw Chorale Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Gloria in D Major

  • Forest Murmurs (from Siegfried)

    Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan

  • Leontyne Price

    Summertime (from Porgy & Bess)

  • Paul Dukas

    The Sorcerer's Apprentice

    Orchestra: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

  • Maurice Ravel

    Bolero

    Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra

  • Book Choice

    • Le Crime de Sylvestre Bonnard - Anatole France

  • Luxury Choice

    • Piano

Credits

Presenter Roy Plomley
Interviewed Guest Gina Cigna

Broadcasts

  • Sat 2 May 1970 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 4 May 1970 12:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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