Rock Choir Members from Edinburgh Make History with Landmark Performance
More than 1,000 members of Rock Choir travelled to London on Saturday, October 17, to take part in a landmark musical performance at the Natural History Museum, recording a special tribute to Sir David Attenborough in celebration of his 100th birthday.
Singing beneath the iconic skeleton of Hope the whale in the museum’s magnificent Hintze Hall, the choir performed What a Wonderful World by candlelight, creating a memorable musical tribute to one of the world’s best-loved naturalists.
The event took place across two sessions, with 500 singers in each, joining their voices to create a special video that will be presented to Sir David as a surprise birthday gift.
The idea was inspired by Sir David’s now-iconic reading of What a Wonderful World, featured in the BBC’s Planet Earthseries. The performance celebrates his lifelong dedication to helping people understand, appreciate and protect the natural world.
Choir members travelled from across the UK, including Edinburgh and Glasgow, to be part of the extraordinary occasion. Caroline Redman Lusher MBE, Founder of Rock Choir, was also there to join the celebration.
The event is believed to be the first time a choir has recorded a performance at the Natural History Museum, as well as the first time a choir of this size has performed at the iconic venue.
Rock Choir is the world’s largest contemporary choir, bringing together more than 33,000 members across the UK and Ireland. Renowned for its uplifting performances and ability to bring people together through music, the organisation continues to create inspiring experiences on a remarkable scale.
Events such as this reflect Rock Choir’s passion for bringing people together through music and creating extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.