Classic FM’s Race to Antarctica with HX – Hurtigruten Expeditions sets sail on Friday 20th September,
on Classic FM and Global Player
Classic FM, the UK’s most popular classical music station, has signed Sue Perkins, one of the nation’s best loved broadcasters, comedians and travel presenters, to host a captivating new four-part series with one of the leading expedition cruise companies HX, launching on Friday (20th September) at 9pm.
In Classic FM’s Race to Antarctica with HX – Hurtigruten Expeditions, Sue will embark on a fascinating musical expedition from the UK to Antarctica, exploring cities, countries and continents, whilst discovering classical music connections along the way.
Every Friday night at 9pm, listeners can travel with Sue through iconic destinations – many visited on HX’s voyages, from the British Isles and Europe, Greenland, the Northwest Passage, Alaska, the USA, South America and, finally, the magical and other worldly destination of 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).
“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.”
SUE PERKINS HOST OF CLASSIC FM’S RACE TO ANTARCTICA WITH HX – HURTIGRUTEN EXPEDITIONS
“It’s fantastic to welcome Sue Perkins to Classic FM, and to team up with our friends at HX for our new Race to Antarctica series. One of our missions at Classic FM is to ensure classical music is accessible to everyone, so I’m thrilled that we’re working with Sue to explore fascinating destinations around the world and celebrate the classical music associated with them. Step aboard and join us!”
PHILIP NOYCE, CLASSIC FM’S MANAGING EDITOR
Suzanne Hall, European Marketing Director at HX, said: “We’re delighted to be continuing our successful partnership with Classic FM and supporting Sue Perkins on her incredible Race to Antarctica series. Sue’s spirit of curiosity and adventure aligns perfectly with our values at HX, making this collaboration a natural fit. Classic FM listeners, who appreciate depth and discovery, will love this series – it’s all about truly exploring the world, not just visiting it. With our long-standing expertise in expeditions and our focus on immersive cultural experiences, we’re excited to take them on this mindful adventure, filled with rich history, hands-on science, and meaningful connections to the places we explore. This series is the perfect way to take listeners on the musical version of our expeditions.”
Classic FM’s Race to Antarctica with HX – Hurtigruten Expeditions is broadcast everyFriday at 9pm on Classic FM, available across the UK on Global Player, 100-102 FM, DAB digital radio and TV, and ClassicFM.com.
