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Exam syllabus: ABRSM Grade 5, Trinity Grade 5. This Romance, derived from Shostakovich's score for the 1955 film The Gadfly, presents a gentle and sentimental love theme. Its emotional depth is so pronounced that it seems almost atypical for Shostakovich, evoking comparisons to the style of Kreisler. While the original film score was composed for a full symphony orchestra, Sue Otty's arrangement effectively captures the essence of the piece. It is not technically challenging and is included in the Grade 5 syllabuses of both the ABRSM and Trinity exam boards. * Manufacturer ID: D1990-5 * Instrumentation (this edition): Cello, Piano * Originally for: Orchestra.