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.
Information
(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) |
Performance dates
| January 3, 1980 – Bi-scenen i restauranten på Folketeatret, The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet | Opening night |