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Attenborough's Ocean Vision: Live Orchestra Honors Centenary
24 Feb
Summary
- Documentary screenings feature a live orchestra playing the original score.
- Attenborough emphasizes the ocean's critical importance, calling it Earth's most vital place.
- The film serves as a conservation mission aiming to influence future UN decisions.
Screenings of Sir David Attenborough's latest documentary are set to celebrate his centenary, featuring live orchestral accompaniment. The production, "Ocean in Concert," will showcase Steven Price's original score performed live by the Welsh National Opera orchestra. This event premiered at the Bristol Beacon and is scheduled to tour in London, Birmingham, Dublin, and Edinburgh.
Attenborough reflects on the profound changes in Earth's oceans during his lifetime, attributing them to climate change, industrial fishing, and pollution. The documentary highlights threats like coral bleaching due to rising water temperatures, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation. Co-director Keith Scholey noted the film was crafted for a grand visual and auditory experience, with the score intended to lead, not merely support.
The film's production by Silverback Films was motivated by a conservation mission, aiming to impact decisions at a UN conference in June 2025. Co-director Toby Nowlan described it as Attenborough's most significant message yet, focusing on a positive vision for the planet's future. The premiere in Bristol, considered the home of wildlife filmmaking, underscores the city's deep connection to the genre.
