Violinist Joshua Bell Tasked with Changing Public Perception of Sharks

In an effort to boost the public image of sharks, The Discovery Channel as part of this week's annual 'Shark Week', has commissioned a new orchestral work - aimed at representing the chondrichthyes in a more majestic portrayal.

“Pop culture has not been kind to sharks,” Marine Biologist Luke Tripple has said, “... every time you see one in a film you hear this scary music … we really need to change the way we hear sharks and feel about them.”

The 6 and a ½ minute tone poem, entitled 'Therodora' and scored by Academy Award nominated composer J. Ralph, features violinist Joshua Bell, the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Voices Choir.

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