Sir Peter Pears
Roy Plomley's castaway is musician Sir Peter Pears.
Sir Peter Pears has been acknowledged for many years as an outstanding interpreter of the vocal music of Benjamin Britten. He also helped Britten to found the Aldeburgh Festival and he still takes an active part in the running of it.
In conversation with Roy Plomley, Sir Peter talks about his long career and chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: The Sprig Of Thyme by Benjamin Britten
Book: A book by E.M Forster
Luxury: Painting from his collection
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Music Played
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Peter Pears & Osian Ellis
The Foggy, Foggy Dew
- The Foggy Foggy Dew.
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Percy Grainger
Shepherd's Hey
Soloist: Benjamin Britten Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
- Shepherd's Hey.
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Franz Schubert
Im Dorfe (from Winterreise)
Soloist: Peter Pears, Benjamin Britten
- Winterreise.
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Philip Rosseter
Sweet Come Again
Soloist: Julian Bream, Peter Pears
- Sweet Come Home Again.
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Benjamin Britten
Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes - Dawn
Soloist: Benjamin Britten Orchestra: Royal Opera Chouse Orch and Chorus
- Peter Grimes.
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Charles Dibdin
Tom Bowling
Soloist: Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears
- Tom Bowling.
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Benjamin Britten
String Quartet No. 3
Orchestra: The Amadeus Quartet
- String Quartet No 3 Opus 94.
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Castaway's Favourite
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Benjamin Britten
The Sprig of Thyme
Soloist: Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears
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Book Choice
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A book - E.M Forster
Luxury Choice
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Painting from his collection
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Peter Pears |
Broadcasts
- Sat 11 Jun 1983 18:25成人论坛 Radio 4
- Fri 17 Jun 1983 09:05成人论坛 Radio 4
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