A few weeks ago, BBC Earth presented a showing of their film, Planet Earth, at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millenium Park as part of the Grant Park Music Festival. Watching the nature documentary paired with a live orchestra was visually and auditorily stunning. In particular, the sequence which captured a Great White shark coming out of the water, also known as a breach, to catch a seal. The word the conductor used was majestic. It fit. To see in slow motion the large fish rise out of the water and turn 180 degrees, showing its great white underside while in mid-air. Yes, majestic.
This was the first time I have seen a film accompanied by an orchestra. The music coupled with the excellent atmosphere of Millenium Park is a great experience. Adding the nature documentary provided another dimension which was definitely worth the admission (and that happends to be free!). For other upcoming musical events (there are only two weeks left), check the Grant Park Music Festival site.
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