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Graffeg's Gaspard Gets Animated

  • We’re delighted to share that the Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s beautiful animated concert film of Gaspard’s Foxtrot is now available to watch free on YouTube.


    Based on the much-loved picture book Gaspard’s Foxtrot, written by Zeb Soanes and illustrated by James Mayhew, the film brings Gaspard the little fox’s musical adventure to life alongside Jonathan Dove’s specially composed score.
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  • Gaspard’s Foxtrot follows Gaspard as he gets caught up in another adventure around London. His friend Finty the dog and her owner Honey are heading to a classical concert in Hyde Park, and Gaspard is disappointed that he can’t go with them. When he tries to return Honey’s scarf, however, he ends up on Finty’s bus and is taken on an unexpected journey through the city.

    Along the way, Gaspard passes some of London’s best-known sights, including Islington Green, Museum Street, Chinatown, the West End theatres and Piccadilly. Eventually, his adventure takes him right to the centre of the concert, where the handsome fox unexpectedly becomes a source of musical inspiration.

    It’s another fun and charming adventure for Gaspard, with friendship, music and lots of London along the way.
Gaspard the Fox Series

“Gaspard already has the feel of a classic. Zeb Soanes and James Mayhew have created something both modern and timeless. A children’s story absolutely lifting with charm and atmosphere.”— Alexander Armstrong, Classic FM

  • The animated concert film combines orchestral performance, animation and narration to create an engaging introduction to classical music for children and families.

    The film is available in English, Gaelic, British Sign Language, French, Polish, Romanian, Chinese, Urdu and Arabic, making Gaspard’s adventure accessible to audiences around the world.

Watch and learn with Gaspard

  • Alongside the film, educational resources are available through Charanga, giving schools the opportunity to explore the story, music and themes of Gaspard’s Foxtrot in the classroom. The resources are accessible to more than 4 million schools via the platform.
    Watch Gaspard's Foxtrot Film
    Education Resources from Charanga

    Read along with the music

    Listen to Music

    • You can also experience Gaspard’s Foxtrot exactly as it was intended — with Jonathan Dove’s music accompanying the story.


      Jonathan Dove’s music for Gaspard’s Foxtrot and Gaspard’s Christmas, narrated by Zeb Soanes, is available to listen to on all major music platforms.

    • Scan the QR code printed inside the books or visit gaspardthefox.com/music to listen while you read along.

      With its charming story, beautiful illustrations and specially composed orchestral music, Gaspard’s Foxtrot is a wonderful way to introduce children to the world of classical music — and now families and schools can enjoy Gaspard’s adventure on screen as well as on the page.