A Spirit of Adventure
Mark Tully explores the importance of adventure in our lives and asks what are the rewards and the dangers of having an adventurous spirit.
When we are children we love adventure stories. As we get older some of us worry about doing anything risky. Others crave taking bigger risks - explorers, climbers, war correspondents, sportsmen and women - many get addicted to the heightened reality of the adrenaline rush. Is there a mean line to be struck? What motivates adventurers?
Mark Tully asks what the spiritual benefits of adventuring might be with the help of Ranulph Fiennes, Thor Heyerdahl and Lewis Carroll. Music is provided by Danny Elfman, John Adams, Elgar and Sibelius.
The readers are Adjoa Andoh and Alistair McGowan.
Producer: Frank Stirling
An Unique production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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Tom Williams
March
Performer: Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra
- Movie Memories.
- Varese Sarabande.
- VSD 6124.
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John Adams
A Short Ride On A Fast Machine
Performer: Birmingham Symphony Orchestra directed by Simon Rattle
- Harmonielehre.
- EMI Classics.
- LC06646.
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Edward Elgar
Where Corals Lie
Performer: Sarah Connolly, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Chorus directed by Simon Wright
- Elgar: Sea Pictures.
- Naxos.
- 8.557710.
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Mars Bonfire
Born To Be Wild
Performer: Steppenwolf
- Steppenwolf.
- Falcon.
- B000051PEA.
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Danny Elfman
Alice's Theme
Performer: Original Soundtrack
- Alice In Wonderland.
- Walt Disney Records.
- B00362DRMM.
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Jean Sibelius
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Performer: Kyoto Symphony Orchestra
- Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) Orchestral Works.
- Arte Nova Classics.
- LC 03480.
Broadcasts
- Sun 4 Sep 2011 06:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 4 Sep 2011 23:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4