Sue Perkins' Race to Antarctica on Classic FM
Tim has written a four-part series for the wonderful Sue Perkins. She’ll explore the music of several continents in one whistle stop tour, in association with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions.
Across four programmes, she will traverse the entire length and breadth of Scandinavia, journey through Europe, sail to the Americas, and finally, arrive in Antarctica.
As Sue ventures south, she will delve into the rich cultural heritage of each region, discovering classical masterpieces that originated in or were inspired by these truly breathtaking destinations, such as Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave), Danzon No.2 by Mexican-born Arturo Marquez and Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No.7 (Sinfonia Antarctica).
Sue Perkins said: “I am thrilled to be part of the Classic FM family and embark on this new series which perfectly combines two of my great passions – classical music and travel. I look forward to joining with Classic FM’s well-travelled audience as we embark on this musical voyage together.”