Somme
Dunedin Symphony Orchestra - Gallipoli to the Somme
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… Audio
Lest They Forget: NZ and the EU Today
Andrew McRae travels to the centenary commemorations of the Battle of the Somme and asks whether the thousands of lives sacrificed by New Zealand on the battlefield count when it come to trade… Audio
Anthony RITCHIE: Gallipoli to the Somme
Performed by Anna Leese (soprano), Martin Snell (bass), with City Choir Dunedin, Southern Youth Choir and the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simon Over. Video, Audio
Gallipoli to the Somme
Anthony Ritchie has composed an oratorio to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. Commissioned by Dunedin Symphony for Arts Festival Dunedin the work uses text from many writers… Video, Audio
Fallen NZ soldiers in Battle of Somme remembered today
More than two thousand-100 New Zealand soldiers who died in the Battle of the Somme have today been remembered. Audio
New Zealand remembers Battle of the Somme today
The horrors of the Battle of the Somme 100 years ago and New Zealand's involvement in it will be remembered today at ceremonies being held in Northern France. Audio
A century ago today, NZers joined Battle of the Somme
It's 100 years today since New Zealand soldiers went into battle on the Somme in France. One New Zealander at the commemorations is Shirley Field who is there to remember her two uncles, who signed up… Audio
Immaculate war grave cemeteries result of hard work
The rows of gleaming white headstones that commemorate the First World War dead are in the care of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Our reporter Andrew Mcrae visited the workshops where he was… Audio
The Songs and Story of a Lost Composer
The opening day of the Battle of the Somme offensive, 1 July 1916, was the worst day in British military history: 20,000 men were killed and another 40,000 wounded. One of those was a talented young… Audio
The Red Cross recover wounded at the battle of the Somme
Showing the internationally recognised flag with a red cross on a white background, British and German soldiers recover their wounded during the battle of the Somme. Audio