Composer

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Igor Stravinsky

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1918 - 1919

First Performance

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Nov 8, 1919

Average_duration

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14:39

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Igor Stravinsky's "L'Histoire du Soldat" (The Soldier's Tale) is a theatrical work that was composed in 1918. It premiered in Lausanne, Switzerland, on September 28, 1918. The work is a combination of music, dance, and spoken word, and it tells the story of a soldier who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for a magic book that can predict the future. The suite transcribed for violin, clarinet, and piano was created by Stravinsky himself in 1919. It consists of seven movements, each of which is based on a different scene from the original work. The movements are as follows: 1. Marche du Soldat (The Soldier's March) - This movement is a lively march that sets the tone for the rest of the suite. It features a prominent clarinet melody and a driving piano accompaniment. 2. Le Violon du Soldat (The Soldier's Violin) - This movement is a haunting solo for violin that represents the soldier's longing for his lost home and family. 3. Petit Concert (A Little Concert) - This movement features a trio of clarinet, violin, and piano that plays a lively and playful tune. 4. Tango - This movement is a sultry and seductive tango that represents the soldier's encounter with the devil's seductive daughter. 5. Danse de la Chèvre (The Dance of the Goat) - This movement is a solo for clarinet that represents the devil's daughter transforming into a goat. 6. Marche Royale (The Royal March) - This movement is a regal march that represents the soldier's return home as a hero. 7. Final - This movement is a triumphant finale that brings the suite to a rousing conclusion. The suite transcribed for violin, clarinet, and piano is a masterful adaptation of the original work. Stravinsky's use of these three instruments creates a unique and intimate sound that captures the essence of the original work while also highlighting the individual characteristics of each instrument. The suite is a testament to Stravinsky's skill as a composer and his ability to adapt his music to different settings and ensembles.

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