NZSO: Exploring Antarctica
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. 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