'Blue Planet' performance by Utah Symphony

A unique show; a theatrical presentation of the most remarkable film sequences from the celebrated BBC/Discovery television series "The Blue Planet." These sequences have been specially edited and are shown on giant screens, with the full Utah Symphony orchestra performing the music from the series, written by George Fenton.

"The Blue Planet Live!" will be performed in Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Dec. 30, at 8 p.m. There are different emotional moments to appeal to a broad family audience, some funny, some spooky, and much of it highly emotional.

The evening will be narrated by Sen. Orrin Hatch, who will introduce the audience to the footage, giving them the amazing statistics and facts about what they are seeing as well as a behind the scenes account of what it was like to do the filming. There has never been such an elaborate or theatrical presentation of Natural History. Whilst being entertaining, it is eventually about a message. By witnessing the wonders of the oceans we can better understand how to protect them. It is a message that reaches adults and children alike. The response in London was so positive that The Blue Planet Live! is now on a world tour.

Tickets for the evening's performances can be purchased by calling (801) 355-ARTS (2787), in person at the Abravanel Hall box office, or by visiting www.usuo.org.