An endearing cartoon dog in a Fair Isle jumper, some well-loved famous music and one of Edinburgh’s most iconic buildings feature in a new short animated film which aims to appeal to the hearts and minds of all who love the city.
Entitled The Minute Waltz the film follows the tale of a little dog out for a walk with his master, who hears music coming from the former Royal High School building on Calton Hill. He rushes, together with lots of others, to hear the lovely sounds coming from the newly restored building which is now the home of St Mary’s Music School and a major community hub for Edinburgh.
Supported by one of the largest philanthropic arts gifts to the nation, the proposed conservation and restoration of the iconic Thomas Hamilton building as the new home of St Mary’s Music School, with a state-of-the-art public concert hall and public garden, is backed by Dunard Fund.
Managed through The Royal High School Preservation Trust (RHSPT), Dunard’s exceptional gift to the nation will help protect Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage Site status and conserve the integrity of the neo-classical building that gave the capital the moniker, the Athens of the North.
Domenica More Gordon, the artist behind the animations for the film said:
“I jumped at the chance to be part of this hugely exciting project. We must all support the arts and nurture the talent of the coming generations and to be able to use my drawings to do this is an extra joy.”
“Music is universal and brings us all together, something we need now more than ever.”
“I chose a dog for the mascot because I love dogs and I love music. Both have the capacity to touch our hearts.”