Authentic reference in the world of zoology and documentaries dedicated to the animal world, David Attenborough will receive a tribute in London with the participation of none other than Sigur Ros and Bastille.
He next May 8 A very special concert will take place – and will be broadcast live on the BBC – in tribute to one of the great nature documentary filmmakers in history. It will be in the Royal Albert Hall, London and the honoree will be none other than Sir Richard Attenborough, who has signed some of the most popular and successful series on nature and the animal world in history, always with the help of the BBC.
This event will be broadcast live with Kirsty Young as presenter and will feature the participation of luxury British guests such as Sir Michael Palin, Steve Backshall and Chris Packhamalthough the most important thing is that there will be musical performances of authentic level. And the presence of the Icelandic Sigur Rós and the British Bastille, authors of music that has been part of Attenborough’s documentaries at some point, has already been confirmed. Images from some of its most important series can also be seen at the ceremony.
On the other hand, the BBC Concert Orchestra will perform some of the most important cuts associated throughout history with Sir David Attenborough’s documentaries, such as works from the series “Planet Earth” and will feature the collaboration of musicians such as the harpist Francisco Yglesias.
The truth is that few documentary filmmakers around the world have reached Attenborough’s status and have forged ties of friendship with musicians, specialists and others throughout the world. His friendship with Björk is well known, among many other music personalities. For this reason, both Sigur Rós and Dan Smith from Bastille have expressed their gratitude for their work and the honor they feel in participating in an event of these characteristics.
