For the 11th voestival, the heavy plate hall at the voestalpine plant was transformed into the impressive “Blue Planet”, and with the multimedia presentation of “The Blue Planet Live!” the almost 4,000 visitors were treated to not just an Austrian, but a world premiere:

Composer George Fenton presented a rendition of his work that was especially arranged for this event – the film music for the award-winning BBC documentary “The Blue Planet” – which was enhanced with dance scenes for the voestival. The highlight and world premiere was the interpretation of Charles Trenet’s “La Mer” – world star José Feliciano together with the Bruckner Orchester Linz!

George Fenton, five-time Oscar-nominated composer, took the conductor’s stand himself and led the Bruckner Orchester and the Konzertvereinigung Linzer Theaterchor. Dieter Moor accompanied the audience as a narrator through the breathtaking images.

The BBC-documentary, which was directed by David Attenborough with spectacular footage shot at over 200 locations and chronicles life above, in and far below the oceans, was shown on an enormous stage composed of three huge screens. Up close and dramatic, the fascination as well as the finiteness of the oceans and the limits of their capabilities were conveyed.

An additional highlight was the performance by the six-time Grammy-winner José Feliciano with his band, whose worldwide hits were met with frenetic applause by the audience.
There were standing ovations for the grand finale and the world premiere:
José Feliciano and the Bruckner Orchester interpreted Charles Trenet’s world-famous “La Mer”!

A unique experience that delighted the audience – but was also thought-provoking!