Graffeg are pleased to announce that the world premiere of Gaspard’s Foxtrot, composed by Jonathan Dove CBE and performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, will take place on 10 May 2021.
Working in partnership with Visible Fictions, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra have brought the book Gaspard’s Foxtrot to life using music, puppetry, digital animation, narration by the author, Zeb Soanes, and live illustration by James Mayhew. This performance will be made available to every primary school in Scotland as part of their National Schools Concert Programme.
This specially produced film will follow the original story as Gaspard accidentally boards the Number 38 bus, for a thrilling journey through the sights and sounds of London before arriving at Hyde Park for the Proms in the Park. Here Gaspard finds himself centre stage and provides musical inspiration when a familiar and friendly face steps out to lead the orchestra.
Zeb Soanes said: ‘We are hugely proud to be sharing this world premiere with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, who have pulled out all the stops (at a time when it isn’t easy to attend live events) to magically animate the concert-hall experience and bring this picture book to life.’
Bill Chandler, RSNO Director of Concerts and Engagement said: ‘We are thrilled to be the first Orchestra performing the music for Gaspard’s Foxtrot in this very special concert film for primary schools across Scotland. Zeb Soanes’ story of Gaspard the Fox is loved by so many families, and it’s easy to see why this loveable and fun character appeals to children everywhere.’
