Festival Musica sull’Acqua

Tale of the Soldier

 L’Histoire du Soldat

Mime Director & Educator

 Photos: Camilla Mastaglio

About the Project

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
    Narration and translation by Guido Barbieri

    Music ensemble under the direction of Francesco Senese, violin
    Action conceived and staged by Tony Lopresti in the role of the Soldier
    Voices of the Soldier and the Devil by Moni Ovadia
    Devil played by Irene Valentini
    Princess played by Ester Morato

    Set and props by Velasco Vitali

    • 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