The Washington Classical Review has chosen Lera Auerbach‘s “Arctica” symphony for Best New Symphonic Work of 2019.
Michael L. Ulica (President of the National Geographic Society) wrote:
„(…) ‚Arctica‘ takes its audiences on a profound exploration of the Arctic. It encourages viewers to reflect on the wonders of the vulnerable region, while considering the powerful, and often negative, human impact in our world’s wildlife and environments (…).”