Sir John Pritchard
Roy Plomley's castaway is 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra conductor Sir John Pritchard.
Sir John Pritchard, now Chief Conductor of the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra, has worked with many orchestras in many countries, but he remembers above all the many happy summers he spent with Glyndebourne Opera, where he started as a repetiteur and eventually became the Musical Director. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he 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: Don Giovanni Act 2 Scene 5 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Lucia novels by E F Benson
Luxury: Italian wine
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Giuseppe Verdi
Un ballo in maschera Act 1
Soloist: Luciano Pavarotti, Helen Donath Orchestra: Orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Rome
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Don Giovanni Act 2, Scene 5
Soloist: Siepi, Boehme Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Josef Krips
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Padre, germani, addio! (from Idomeneo)
Soloist: Sena Jurinac Orchestra: Glyndebourne Festival Orchestra Conductor: John Pritchard
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Gioachino Rossini
Le comte Ory Act 2
Soloist: Oncina, Barabas, etc. Orchestra: Glyndebourne Festival Orchestra Conductor: Vittorio Gui
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Roy Fox and His Orchestra
Over My Shoulder (from Evergreen)
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Michael Tippett
Ritual Dance No. 4 (from The Midsummer Marriage)
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
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Carl Nielsen
Symphony No. 3 'Sinfonia espansiva' - 2nd movement
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Francois Huybrechts
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Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 2 in D major - 4th movement
Orchestra: Danish State Radio Orchestra
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Book Choice
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Lucia novels - E F Benson
Luxury Choice
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Italian wine
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Sir John Pritchard |
Broadcasts
- Sat 16 Jul 1983 18:25大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 22 Jul 1983 09:05大象传媒 Radio 4
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