Gallipoli to the Somme
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra's concert 'Gallipoli to the Somme' recorded in October 2016, containing première of Anthony Ritchie's oratorio 'Gallipoli to the Somme'. Also included are other works related to World War I by Frederick Kelly and Maurice Ravel.
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Salina FISHER: Tupaia (première)
9:30 PM.New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edo de Waart. Read more Audio
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Salina Fisher talks about Tupaia
7:30 PM.Salina Fisher talks about Tupaia, the Tahitian master navigator who travelled with James Cook to Aotearoa.
Recorded 21 April 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
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Interval interview - Salina Fisher
7:30 PM.Salina Fisher talks to Clarissa Dunn about her first year living in New York. Recorded 21 April 2018, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington by RNZ Concert. Audio
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Dunedin Symphony Orchestra - Gallipoli to the Somme
8:00 PM.The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra's concert 'Gallipoli to the Somme' recorded in October 2016, contains the première of Anthony Ritchie's oratorio 'Gallipoli to the Somme'. Also included are other works… Read more Audio
Gallipoli to the Somme concert Photo: Dunedin Symphony Orchestra
The main work is Anthony Ritchie's oratorio 'Gallipoli to the Somme', based largely on the memoir by Alexander Aitken, given its world première performance.
Soloists Anna Leese (soprano), Martin Snell (bass), with City Choir Dunedin, Southern Youth Choir and the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simon Over.
Also included are other works related to World War I by Frederick Septimus Kelly and Maurice Ravel.
Recorded in October 2016 in Dunedin Town Hall by RNZ
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