Elly Ameling
Roy Plomley's castaway is singer Elly Ameling.
Elly Ameling's career as a singer took off when she won the first prizes in two competitions. In conversation with Roy Plomley, she explains why she devotes most of her time to singing lieder and has only appeared in one opera. She also talks about her occasional forays into cabaret and she chooses the eight records she would take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: It Don't Mean A Thing by Ellington
Book: Poetry by Paul Verlaine
Luxury: Buddha statue
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Music Played
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Maurice Ravel
厂丑茅丑茅谤补锄补诲别
Soloist: Suzanne Danco Orchestra: Romande Orchestra Conductor: Ernest Ansermet
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Ernest Chausson
Nanny, Op. 2/1
Soloist: Gerard Souzay, Jacqueline Bonneau
- Songs of Chausson.
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Ralph Benatzky
Ich Muss Weider Einmal In Grinzing Sein
Soloist: Lotte Lehman/Paul Ulanowsky
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Yves Montand
La Chansonnette
- Olympia.
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Castaway's Favourite
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Duke Ellington
It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
Soloist: Ameling, van Dijt, Clayton
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Elisabeth Schwarzkopf & Gerald Moore
Mignon (Kennst du das Land)
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Franz Schubert
String Quintet in C major - 2nd movement
Soloist: Heinrich Schiff Orchestra: Alban Berg Quartet
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Robert Schumann
Frauenliebe und -leben
Soloist: Kathleen Ferrier/Bruno Walter
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Book Choice
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Poetry - Paul Verlaine
Luxury Choice
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Buddha statue
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Elly Ameling |
Broadcasts
- Sat 9 Feb 1985 18:25大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 15 Feb 1985 09:05大象传媒 Radio 4
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