The Soldier's Tale

The Soldier's Tale (1980) was a production by The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, based on a musical composition by Igor Stravinsky and a libretto by Charles Ferdinand Ramuz, after a Russian folk tale, collected by Afanasyev. The production was performed on the stage in the restaurant in the opera building.

Per E. Fosser directed it.

André Ludwicki choreographed it.

Fredrik Rütter danced the role of the devil, a role for which he was given Norwegian Critics' Award for dance in 1980.

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(Objekt ID 56254)
Object type Production
Premiere January 3, 1980
Produced by The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
Based on The Soldier's Tale by Igor Stravinskij, Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz
Audience Adults
Language Norwegian
Keywords Musical theatre
Running period January 3, 1980  
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SOURCE:

Einar Dahl's private archive, donated by Einar Dahl, 11.06.2016

Contributors (11)
Name Role
Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz – Libretto
Pauline Hall – Translation
Per E. Fosser – Direction
André Ludwicki – Choreography
Neil Dodd – Musical direction
Igor Stravinskij – Composer
Per E. Fosser – Stage design
Ronald Rørvik – Actor (En ung soldat)
Rolf Søder – Actor (En gammel veteran)
Indra Lorentzen – Dancer (En prinsesse)
Fredrik Rütter – Dancer (En djevel)
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