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8.00 NZSO: Exploring Antarctica

The pressure ridges in front of Scott Base form as the sea ice is pushed against the shore by the movement of the ice shelf behind. Mt Erebus in the background.

The pressure ridges in front of Scott Base form as the sea ice is pushed against the shore by the movement of the ice shelf behind. Mt Erebus in the background. Photo: RNZ / Alison Ballance

Programme:

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Scott of the Antarctic Suite;

Gareth FARR: Terra Incognita (première);

MAXWELL DAVIES: Symphony No 8, Antarctic Symphony

Paul Whelan (bass baritone), Orpheus Choir, Nota Bene, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra/Paul MacAlindin

Recorded in Wellington Town Hall by RNZ Concert