On December 31, 2024, the BBC EARTH "Blue Planet II" Audiovisual Concert was held at Beijing Poly Theatre, leading over 1,300 audience members on a deep-sea journey of dual "visual" and "auditory" enjoyment, creating a touching and unforgettable New Year's Eve.

On December 31, 2025, the BBC EARTH "Seven Worlds, One Planet" Audiovisual Concert will make a stunning return to the stage of Beijing Poly Theatre on New Year's Eve. The "national team" of symphony orchestras – China Film Orchestra – will deliver a soul-stirring live performance. The "King of Hollywood Film Scores" Hans Zimmer has crafted 9 legendary soundtracks for the concert. Accompanied by the narrative commentary adapted and delivered by the guest host, Director Huang Ying, the audience will enjoy 4K high-definition footage from what is hailed as "the greatest wildlife documentary in BBC history," embarking on a rare natural adventure to kick off your wonderful year 2026.

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is undoubtedly the most authoritative name in the field of natural documentaries. Works such as "Planet Earth," "Blue Planet," and "Wild China" have all won recognition and love from audiences around the world with their breathtakingly beautiful visuals and profound connotations. The documentary "Seven Worlds, One Planet" continues the core theme of BBC's "Planet Series," focusing on the diverse forms of life across various continents. It explores these seven worlds to uncover the dramatic and surprising wildlife stories hidden in everyday life.

The British Daily Mail commented: "This film is visually spectacular, with cinematography so beautiful it borders on the abstract." The Guardian praised: "This documentary is magnificent and touching, simply breathtaking." It has even been hailed as "the greatest wildlife documentary in BBC history."

The creative team behind the documentary "Seven Worlds, One Planet" spent 4 years on the project, with over 1,500 people participating in filming and production. They visited more than 40 countries, used 4K and 8K filming equipment and professional sound recording systems, conducted 92 shoots, and accumulated 2,260.5 hours of footage. Finally, this 7-episode documentary masterpiece was condensed from all this effort. Each episode takes viewers to one continent to explore the wonderful animals and life stories there.

At the concert, the audience will embark on an exploratory journey through the "seven worlds" – from the colorful paradise of South America to the vast wilderness of Asia; from the harsh cold of Antarctica to the scorching deserts of Africa; and from North America, through Australia, to the familiar yet unfamiliar wildlife near Europe. With the seven continents as its framework, "Seven Worlds, One Planet" uses almost "miraculous" cinematography to reveal how each unique continent has shaped its own distinct animal life.

If the camera is the "eyes" of "Seven Worlds, One Planet," then the soundtrack co-created by Hans Zimmer – the "King of Hollywood Film Scores," who won two Oscars for "The Lion King" and "Dune" – and his team is the "heartbeat" injected into this documentary.

In "Blue Planet II" and "Planet Earth II," Hans Zimmer used music to enhance the emotional depth of natural documentaries without overshadowing the original beauty of nature. "‘Seven Worlds, One Planet’ is very different from previous documentary series – from a musical perspective, the characteristics of each continent will be reflected in the music," Hans Zimmer said. "This is not just a soundtrack; it is a sonic awakening – humanity must hear the cry of nature."

Furthermore, Hans Zimmer collaborated with Australian singer-songwriter Sia to create the theme song "Out There" for "Seven Worlds, One Planet." At this concert, Wang Zining – a young singer from the China Broadcasting Art Troupe and the 2015 annual champion of CCTV's "Avenue of Stars" – will deliver a soulful female vocal performance. Paired with the grand and powerful performance by the China Film Orchestra and the magnificent, vibrant scenery presented in 4K high-definition footage, this will convey the deepest call and tribute to our planet.

On the 4K giant screen, the grandeur of the seven worlds unfolds before your eyes; amid the sounds of the symphony, you resonate with the breath and heartbeat of the Earth. Embark on this unforgettable wonderful journey on New Year's Eve, listen to the endless cycle of all living things, and feel the life force of our planet. We look forward to seeing you at the theater on December 31!

(Also known as: China Radio, Film and Television Symphony Orchestra)

Founded in April 1949, the orchestra is the same age as the People's Republic of China. It is one of the earliest national-level symphony orchestras established in New China and has collaborated with world-renowned conductors, composers, performers, and dancers from the United States, Germany, France, Japan, the Philippines, Russia, Italy, and other countries.

In recent years, the China Film Orchestra has blazed a trail in approaching music lovers and popularizing symphonic music. It has pioneered the cross-border integration of pop music, Latin music, folk music, traditional opera, and symphony, winning high praise from the Chinese and international music and art communities, as well as from the general audience.

Xiao Chao is a First-Class Conductor, a doctoral candidate (pursuing a PhD) in Conducting at the China Conservatory of Music, and a master's graduate in Conducting from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. He holds positions including Guest Conductor of the China Film Orchestra, Resident Conductor of the Sichuan Symphony Orchestra, Principal Conductor of "Tianzi National Music" (a renowned Chinese traditional music ensemble), Music Director of the Chengdu University Student Choir, Contracted Artist of the Chengdu City Concert Hall, External Professor at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, Distinguished Professor at Southwest University of Finance and Economics, Review Expert of the National Art Fund, and Judge for the Composition Award of the China Music Golden Bell Award.

Xiao Chao serves as a guest conductor for a number of symphony orchestras and traditional Chinese music orchestras at home and abroad, and maintains good and close cooperative relationships with orchestras of many music academies and art colleges. His conducting repertoire covers a wide range, including Western orchestral music, traditional Chinese orchestral music, choral music, and opera. He has conducted a large number of concerts of various types both in China and abroad.

Playwright/Director

Huang Ying is a First-Class Director and Associate Professor at the Beijing Film Academy. To date, he has created and directed more than 50 plays and has won multiple awards, such as "Director of Beijing-style Drama," "Most Pioneering Director in Asia," and "Leading Figure of Young Chinese Directors."

Whether as a playwright or a director, Huang Ying is a "storyteller par excellence." At the "Blue Planet II" Audiovisual Concert on December 31, 2024, his hosting was like a light in the dark, guiding the audience on a journey through the deep sea. This time, he will adapt the gripping narrative commentary originally delivered by Sir David Attenborough into Chinese. Combined with high-definition footage, he will lead the audience into the most exciting segments of "Seven Worlds, One Planet," embarking on a wonderful exploratory journey and listening to this musical tribute to life.

Composed by Hans Zimmer and Jacob Shea

Soprano: Wang Zining