A gifted violinist played for two beluga whales creating a moment of universal harmony. The performance took place at an aquarium where the musician brought his violin to share a beautiful melody with these magnificent creatures. One beluga whale in particular was drawn in, positioning itself right in front of the performer and soaking in every note.
Beluga whales are known for their intelligence and this interaction highlighted their ability to connect with music. It was beautiful to see the whales remain so focused on the violist.
Who Knew Whales Respond to Music So “whale…” – i had to
The encounter was uploaded to YouTube by a user named Crystal on June 24, 2015, and has since attracted 6 million+ views. Beluga whales are no strangers to fame often going viral due to their musical interactions. Another well-known video features a “dancing beluga” that was captivated by a saxophonist playing outside its tank, which received millions of views also. Other intriguing online encounters show belugas responding positively to various musical performances including a lively mariachi band. 
In these wonderful interactions beluga whales express their excitement by moving to the front of the tank, fully engaged in the performances. One wild beluga whale approached a canoeist who serenaded it with song, showing their natural curiosity and love for music.
Here are some other rare videos of whales showing their natural curiosity and love for music.
