Gallipoli to the Somme: musical responses to WW1 with Kate Kennedy and Anthony Ritchie

Visualising War and Peace - A podcast by The University of St Andrews

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In this episode, Alice talks to acclaimed composer Dr Anthony Ritchie about his oratorio 'Gallipoli to the Somme', which was commissioned for the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra and City Choir Dunedin as part of the centenary commemorations of the First World War. Also joining us is Dr Kate Kennedy, a musician, librettist and expert on the poetry and songs of WW1. Both have lots to say about how music can deepen our understanding of war and its impacts. Kate has recently published a biograph...