Grace Bumbry
Roy Plomley's castaway is soprano Grace Bumbry.
Favourite track: Impromptu In G Flat Major by Franz Schubert
Book: Letters by Guiseppe Verdi
Luxury: Perfume
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Erroll Garner
Teach Me Tonight
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Castaway's Favourite
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Franz Schubert
Impromptu in G flat major, D899 No. 3
Soloist: Dinu Lipatti
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Vincenzo Bellini
Casta diva (from Norma)
Soloist: Maria Callas Orchestra: La Scala Orchestra Conductor: Tullio Serafin
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Shirley Bassey
Feelings
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Scherzo in C sharp minor, Op. 39
Soloist: Aleksander Slobodyanik
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Mina
Grande Grande Grande
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Perry Como
It's Impossible
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Jules Massenet
Pleurez, mes yeux (from Le Cid)
Soloist: Grace Bumbry Orchestra: New York Opera Orchestra Conductor: Queler
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Book Choice
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Letters - Guiseppe Verdi
Luxury Choice
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Perfume
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Grace Bumbry |
Broadcasts
- Sat 3 Dec 1977 18:15麻豆社 Radio 4
- Tue 6 Dec 1977 12:25麻豆社 Radio 4
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