John Mortimer QC
Roy Plomley's castaway is barrister John Mortimer QC.
Favourite track: Soave Sia Il Vento by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: The Oxford Book of English Verse by Arthur Quiller-Couch
Luxury: Bath
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Soave sia il vento (from Cosi fan tutte)
Soloist: Kiri Te Kanawa, Frederica von Stade, Jules Bastin Orchestra: Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Lombard
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Jack Buchanan & Elsie Randolph
Fancy Our Meeting
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Edward Elgar
Cello Concerto in E Minor
Soloist: Jacqueline du Pre Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: John Barbirolli
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Giacomo Puccini
O soave fanciulla (from La Boh猫me)
Soloist: Luciano Pavartotti, Mirella Freni Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Bob Dylan
Just Like A Woman
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Giacomo Puccini
Io de' sospiri (Shepherd boy's song) (from Tosca)
Soloist: David Sellar Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra Conductor: Georges Pretre
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Giuseppe Verdi
Ah! veglia, O donna (from Rigoletto)
Soloist: Piero Cappucilli, Ileana Cotrubas Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Da qual tremore insolito (from Don Giovanni)
Soloist: Ruggero Raimondi Orchestra: Paris Opera Chorus and Orchestra Conductor: Lorin Maazel
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Book Choice
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The Oxford Book of English Verse - Arthur Quiller-Couch
Luxury Choice
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Bath
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | John Mortimer |
Broadcasts
- Sat 3 Jul 1982 18:15大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 9 Jul 1982 09:05大象传媒 Radio 4
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