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Concerto for Violin and Dog: 'Romance'
for two violins and symphony orchestra The Concerto for Violin and Dog ('Romance') was composed for the Wallace and Gromit Prom in 2012. It was performed by Tasmin Little (violin) and Gromit the dog (violin) with Aurora Orchestra conducted by Nicholas Collon. |
It is supposedly the composition of Gromit, who rescues the situation when his owner Wallace fails to produce his Piano Concerto in Ee Lad. The piece opens with a short cadenza from each violinist before the main Romantic theme is heard. There follows three contrasting variations before the main theme returns with the whole orchestra. It is an unashamedly passionate and melodic work, in the Romantic tradition.
Premiered 29th July 2012 - BBC Proms, Royal Albert Hall, London
Duration: 4 mins
Listen to a performance of the work here:
Concerto for Violin and Dog: Romance (3’50)
Premiered 29th July 2012 - BBC Proms, Royal Albert Hall, London
Duration: 4 mins
Listen to a performance of the work here:
Concerto for Violin and Dog: Romance (3’50)