![]() ![]() A hundred years earlier, Stravinsky was going through the same experiences in his life as we are now in our lives, and that's almost spooky.” ![]() “Between the fact that it represents a new era in composition-and in the arts more generally-coupled with the Influenza pandemic, which was a big factor in driving all these changes, you cannot help but to draw parallels between that and our time. “I’ve always wanted to do a proper studio production of Soldier’s Tale, because it's one of my favorite pieces and deserves a very well-thought-out, detailed production,” said Salonen. The Soldier’s Tale debuted near the end of World War I and during the influenza pandemic-striking parallels between Stravinsky’s world in 1918 and the world today. In addition to Salonen, who conducts the performance, Stravinsky: The Soldier’s Tale features actor Bruce Davison as the narrator, soldier, and devil Alonzo King LINES Ballet dancer Adji Cissoko and seven San Francisco Symphony musicians: Concertmaster Alexander Barantschik, Principal Bass Scott Pingel, Principal Clarinet Carey Bell, Principal Bassoon Stephen Paulson, Associate Principal Trumpet Aaron Schuman, Principal Trombone Timothy Higgins, and Principal Percussion Jacob Nissly. Stravinsky designed The Soldier’s Tale-a Faustian, anti-war, anti-greed piece that tells the story of a soldier who gives his prized fiddle to the devil in exchange for a book that will provide him “wealth untold”-as a theatrical work “to be read, played, and danced” with an intentionally small ensemble that could easily travel. The release is one of Salonen and the Symphony’s key signature digital projects in the 2021–22 season aimed at expanding the possibilities of the orchestral experience through digital collaboration. The hour-long film was conceived and directed by acclaimed British director, designer, and video artist Netia Jones, inspired by the 1921 Russian abstract art exhibition 5x5=25. SAN FRANCISCO, CA-On June 1, 2022, Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony release a new concert film of Igor Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale on the Orchestra’s free video streaming service, SFSymphony+. Click here to access the online press kit, which includes a promotional video, artist headshots, behind-the-scenes photos, and video graphics. ![]()
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