Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale
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- What you'll hear
- All about the music
Magical. Diabolical. Devilishly Good.
Who’s on stage
An intimate group of musicians from Royal Northern Sinfonia led by Maria Włoszczowska, directed by Live Theatre’s Artistic Director Jack McNamara.
What they’re playing
One composer. One piece. But when the music is as good as that in Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale, you don’t need anything else.
Presented in association with Live Theatre.
Need to know
Price: £23.50
Discounts: save if you’re under 17, aged 18-30, a group of 10 or more people. Check the details.
Running time: 1 hour, no interval.
Age: under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
Seating: This show will be performed in the round with the orchestra in the centre. Select your own seat isn’t available when booking online so if you’ve got a specific spot in mind then give Box Office a call.
What you'll hear
Igor Stravinsky The Soldier’s Tale
Who's playing it
Maria Włoszczowska musical director/violin
Royal Northern Sinfonia
Directed by Live Theatre’s Artistic Director Jack McNamara
What's happening in the music?
Stark, sarcastic and bitingly brilliant, Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale tells the tale of a soldier who deserts the army and sells his soul to the devil. The music is spare, sardonic and often hints at jazz and what the composer achieves with just seven instruments is pretty extraordinary. Small, powerful, and a lesson for all times.
