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A Soldier's Tale and Romeo and Juliet

  • The Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD, 20852 United States (map)

Performances: Nov 5 at Music Center at Strathmore; Nov 6 @ Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

Wordsmith re-tells Stravinsky’s Faustian tale of love and temptation from the perspective of a Black American soldier during the Vietnam War. Scored for seven instruments, narrator, and dancer, this world-premiere theatrical adaptation effortlessly blends supreme storytelling with the virtuosity of the BSO’s musicians.  For the second half, the full BSO takes the stage to perform Rune Bergmann’s new suite from Prokofiev’s epic ballet, Romeo and Juliet, full of breathtakingly gorgeous music.

Artists
Rune Bergmann, conductor
Wordsmith, narrator

Repertoire
STRAVINSKY (narr. Wordsmith) A Soldier’s Tale (World Premiere)
PROKOFIEV Suites from Romeo and Juliet

Earlier Event: November 5
Around the World in 80 Days by MAD
Later Event: November 5
Authentic Flamenco by the Royal Opera of Madrid & Fever