National Geographic Secrets of the Whales in Concert

📍 This event takes place at Powell Hall

🕒 2 hours (including intermission)

Friday, Apr 23, 2027, 10:30am Get Tickets Friday, Apr 23, 2027, 7:00pm Get Tickets Saturday, Apr 24, 2027, 2:00pm Get Tickets

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Program

Jacob Joyce, conductor

Raphaelle Thibaut Secrets of the Whales

About this Concert

From Academy Award-winning filmmaker James Cameron and National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry, Secrets of the Whales takes audiences on a breathtaking journey into the lives of whales, revealing that they are far more like us than ever imagined. Filmed across 24 global locations, Secrets of the Whales submerges audiences deep into the experiences of five different whale families, following their incredible journeys over the course of three years. Experience highlights from the four-part Disney+ original series paired with the score performed live by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

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- Secrets of the Whales is narrated by Sigourney Weaver and scored by composer Raphaelle Thibaut, adding emotional, musical, and narrative depth to the exploration of these ocean giants. Executive Producer James Cameron brings his lifelong passion for the ocean and deep-sea exploration to the series, continuing his legacy of immersive, nature-driven storytelling.
- The series features five whale species: orcas, humpbacks, belugas, narwhals, and sperm whales. Through stunning footage, it highlights extraordinary behaviors like family traditions, social interaction, and unique traits, demonstrating that whales are highly intelligent, socially complex creatures.
- The series debuted on Earth Day, April 22, 2021, on Disney+ and National Geographic, aligning its release with global environmental awareness and emphasizing ocean conservation through vivid storytelling. The series won the 2021 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.