Alicia Markova
Roy Plomley's castaway is prima ballerina Alicia Markova.
Luxury: Perfume
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Music Played
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Franz Leh谩r
The Merry Widow
Orchestra: Tonhalle Orchestra of Zurich Conductor: Franz Leh谩r
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Am谩lia Rodrigues
Minha Cancao e Saudale
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Sleeping Beauty - Ballet suite
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns
Mon coeur s'ouvre 脿 ta voix (from Samson and Delilah)
Soloist: Marion Anderson
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P茅rez Prado and His Orchestra
Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
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Giuseppe Verdi
Ritorna vincitor (from Aida)
Soloist: Renata Tebaldi Orchestra: Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
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Christoph Willibald Gluck
Dance of the Blessed Spirits (from Orpheus and Euridice)
Orchestra: NBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Arturo Toscanini
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Shoshana Damari
Bo Dodi
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Luxury Choice
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Perfume
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Dame Alicia Markova |
Broadcast
- Mon 22 Sep 1958 13:10Home Service
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