Stravinsky: The Solider's Tale LSO String Ensemble & Roman Simovic

• Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971): The Soldier's Tale, Part I:
• 1Introduction. The Soldier's March02:47
• 2Music for Scene 1: Airs by a Stream06:33
• 3The Soldiers March (Reprise)04:01
• 4Music for Scene 2: Pastorale07:09
• The Soldier's Tale, Part II:
• 5Airs by a Stream (Reprise) – Little Airs by a Stream04:05
• 6The Soldier's March (Reprise)03:44
• 7The Royal March06:32
• 8The Little Concert03:09
• 9Three Dances: I. Tango02:43
• 10Three Dances: II. Waltz01:54
• 11Three Dances: III. Ragtime02:22
• 12The Devil's Dance01:28
• 13Little Chorale00:42
• 14The Devil's Song00:43
• 15Great Chorale05:15
• 16Triumphal March of the Devil02:20
• Total Runtime55:27

Info for Stravinsky: The Solider's Tale

A septet of LSO musicians relive the Russian folk tale of a soldier who trades his fiddle for unparalleled gain in Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale. A theatrical work ‘to be read, played and danced,’ British stage & television actor Malcolm Sinclair narrates, leading listeners through the soldier’s regretful decision.

Performed in 2015 as part of the Barbican’s inaugural Sound Unbound festival, The Soldier’s Tale was recorded in the Jerwood Hall of LSO St. Luke’s, a vibrant venue which is also home to the Orchestra’s community and music education programme. Directed by violinist Roman Simovic, the ensemble for this project featured veteran principal players from across the Orchestra, including bassoonist Rachel Gough, clarinetist Andrew Marriner, percussionist Neil Percy and trumpet player Philip Cobb.

Malcolm Sinclair, narrator
LSO Chamber Ensemble
Roman Simovic, direction

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