Symphony No. 7 'Sinfonia Antartica'

Sir John Gielgud / Sir Adrian Boult / London Philharmonic Orchestra

1953 Decca mono recording. Includes narration by John Gielgud.

Top choice from Boult's 1950s mono cycle. Emphasizes the 'harrowing danger' of the elements. This version includes the narration spoken by Sir John Gielgud, which 'adds... a narrative effect'.