Roman Simovic, LSO Chamber Ensemble & Malcolm Sinclair – Stravinsky: The Soldier’s Tale (2018) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

A septet of LSO musicians relive the Russian folk tale of a soldier who trades his fiddle for unparalleled gain in Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale. A theatrical work ‘to be read, played and danced,’ British stage & television actor Malcolm Sinclair narrates, leading listeners through the soldier’s regretful decision.

Performed in 2015 as part of the Barbican’s inaugural Sound Unbound festival, The Soldier’s Tale was recorded in the Jerwood Hall of LSO St. Luke’s, a vibrant venue which is also home to the Orchestra’s community and music education programme. Directed by violinist Roman Simovic, the ensemble for this project featured veteran principal players from across the Orchestra, including bassoonist Rachel Gough, clarinetist Andrew Marriner, percussionist Neil Percy and trumpet player Philip Cobb.

Tracklist:
1. The Soldier’s Tale, Part I: Introduction. The Soldier’s March 02:47
2. The Soldier’s Tale, Part I, Music for Scene 1: Airs by a Stream 06:33
3. The Soldier’s Tale, Part I: The Soldiers March (Reprise) 04:01
4. The Soldier’s Tale, Part I, Music for Scene 2: Pastorale 07:09
5. The Soldier’s Tale, Part I: Airs by a Stream (Reprise) – Little Airs by a Stream 04:05
6. The Soldier’s Tale, Part II: The Soldier’s March (Reprise) 03:44
7. The Soldier’s Tale, Part II: The Royal March 06:32
8. The Soldier’s Tale, Part II: The Little Concert 03:09
9. The Soldier’s Tale, Part II, Three Dances: I. Tango 02:43
10. The Soldier’s Tale, Part II, Three Dances: II. Waltz 01:54
11. The Soldier’s Tale, Part II, Three Dances: III. Ragtime 02:22
12. The Soldier’s Tale, Part II: The Devil’s Dance 01:28
13. The Soldier’s Tale, Part II: Little Chorale 00:42
14. The Soldier’s Tale, Part II: The Devil’s Song 00:43
15. The Soldier’s Tale, Part II: Great Chorale 05:15
16. The Soldier’s Tale, Part II: Triumphal March of the Devil 02:20