Progressing the nature of interpretation: Absence, Blankness, Hope? How does our changing understanding of the natural world and technology influence the musical interpretation of the continent?

Abstract

In this review I will consider the effect of scientific and technological developments on the composer's process interpreting Antarctica. This will involve establishing the context in which this process takes place, suggesting a relationship between the artist and the Information Technology environment and examining some elements of nine composers and their responses. Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho' We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; Ulysees; Alfred Lord Tennyson