Symphony No. 8 (Davies)

Symphony No. 8
Antarctic Symphony
by Peter Maxwell Davies
Rothera Research Station (BAS main centre for fieldwork) where Davies was based during his visit to Antarctica
Premiere
Date10 May 2001 (2001-05-10)
LocationRoyal Festival Hall
ConductorPeter Maxwell Davies
PerformersPhilharmonia Orchestra

The Symphony No. 8 (also called the Antarctic Symphony) is an orchestral composition by Peter Maxwell Davies, completed on 15 December 2001.