Dora Labbette
Roy Plomley's castaway is singer Dora Labbette.
Luxury: Writing paper and pencils
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Music Played
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Maurice Ravel
Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2
Orchestra: Paris Conservatoire Orchestra Conductor: Charles Munch
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Ruggero Leoncavallo
Mattinata
Soloist: Jussi Bj枚rling
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Felix Mendelssohn
A Midsummer Nights Dream Overture
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Ottorino Respighi
Stornellatrice
Soloist: Victoria De Los Angeles, Gerald Moore
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George Frideric Handel
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (from Solomon)
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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Felix Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto in E minor
Soloist: Yehudi Menuhin Orchestra: Orchestre Des Concerts Colonne Conductor: Georges Enesco
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Richard Wagner - Lohengrin Act 3 Prelude
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Thomas Beecham
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King's College Chapel Choir
Once in Royal David's City
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Luxury Choice
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Writing paper and pencils
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Dora Labbette |
Broadcast
- Mon 14 May 1956 13:10Home Service
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