Written just after World War I at the cusp of the jazz age, L’Histoire du Soldat picks up the story of the young violinist, Joseph, now a weary, disillusioned soldier. On leave to visit his mother and girlfriend, he faces a choice to trade his violin for financial security, twisting his soul into a constant search for more.
Music by Igor Stravinsky
Libretto by C. F. Ramuz
Music ensemble under the direction of Francesco Senese, violin
Action conceived and staged by Tony Lopresti in the role of the Soldier
Narration and translation by Guido Barbieri
Voices of the Soldier and the Devil by Moni Ovadia
Set and props by Velasco Vitali
Devil – Irene Valentini / Princess – Ester Morato
Photo: Camilla Mastaglio
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- Audience: Appropriate for All Ages
- Running Time: One hour 15 minutes
- Stage: Minimum 6 m x 4 m / 19 ft 8.25 in x 13 ft 1.5 in
- Set: 5-piece sculpture / castle
- Lighting: Lighting plot available
- Sound: Microphones for musicians; one microphone for narrator; one playback device for recorded voices / sound system
- Cast: 7 musicians, 3 mime actors, 1 narrator
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Scritto appena dopo la prima guerra mondiale, agli inizi dell’era jazz, L’Histoire du Soldat riprende la storia del giovane violinista, Joseph, ora un soldato stanco e deluso. In libera uscita per trovare la madre e la fidanzata, si trova davanti ad un dilemma: sacrificare il suo violino per la sicurezza economica, attorcigliando la sua anima nella ricerca costante del possedere di più.
Musica di Igor Stravinsky
Libretto di C. F. Ramuz
Ensemble musicale diretto da Francesco Senese, violino
Azione ideata e messa in scena da Tony Lopresti nel ruolo del soldato
Narrato e tradotto da Guido Barbieri
Voci del soldato e del diavolo di Moni Ovadia
Scenografia di Velasco Vitali
Il Diavolo – Irene Valentini / La Principessa – Ester Morato
Photo: Camilla Mastaglio
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Storia
- Audience: Appropriate for All Ages
- Running Time: One hour 15 minutes
- Stage: Minimum 6 m x 4 m / 19 ft 8.25 in x 13 ft 1.5 in
- Set: 5-piece sculpture / castle
- Lighting: Lighting plot available
- Sound: Microphones for musicians; one microphone for narrator; one playback device for recorded voices / sound system
- Cast: 7 musicians, 3 mime actors, 1 narrator