Carla Thackrah flute - SeeTea Productions
HOME of the BLIZZARD
This immersive experience showcases the breathtaking and historically significant black and white footage shot by Frank Hurley, re-edited by Carla Thackrah to tell the story of the heroic-age expedition with additional footage documenting the effects of climate change in present-day Antarctica.
The score is composed and performed live by Romano Crivici, Carla Thackrah & Syrinx Vocal Ensemble.
Set against this cinematic wonder, Romano (piano & violin), Carla (flutes & voice), percussion, vibes, marimba and the wonderful Syrinx Vocal Ensemble, perform an evocative live score that highlights the delights of the pristine Antarctic environment one hundred years ago.
Created for
The Bangalow Film Festival. June 2026
With the generous support of
Regional Arts NSW
And Local Philanthropy
Thirty-minute excerpts of the one-hour show
Audience Testimonials
"That was bloody brilliant!"
"I've never before seen a film of that incredible, harrowing and challenging adventure combined with the profound implications, now, of climate change. I wish conservatives like Hanson, Joyce, Canavan and Taylor could see such a film"
"That was a great music afternoon. Thank you! You really made the ice squeal and the seals and penguins squawk"
"Thank you for such a beautiful, inspired and inspiring performance"
"Brilliant!!!! Bravissimo!!! I felt so emotional watching it. All the performances were top stuff - flute, piano, percussion, choir and solo voice; an evocative and uplifting performance and composition. It could stand on its own."
The Elektra Collective Unconscious (ECU)
Romano Crivici - piano, violin, music director
Carla Thackrah - flute, vocals
Nozomi Omote - percussion, vibes, marimba