The Soldier’s Tale is a witty and sardonic Faustian story of a young soldier who gives his violin to the Devil in exchange for untold wealth. This new production, directed by Joseph Hardy, features recent graduates of Drama Studio London and London Contemporary Dance School, as well as some of the most outstanding young professional musicians in London.

The first half of the concert will explore the works of some composers who were influential to Stravinsky in his early years, and will feature tenor Nick Hardy and pianist Aaron Burrows.

Tickets are priced at £10/£5 and are available on the door or online in advance. All proceeds from this concert will go to Sarah's Rural Library Fund (charity no. 1144970).

Elizabeth Heery - Narrator
Joseph Hardy - Soldier/director
Robyn Holder - Princess/choreographer
Clark Alexander - Devil

Ausiàs Garrigós Morant - Clarinet
Luke Tucker - Bassoon
Sarah Campbell - Cornet
Ross Learmonth - Trombone
Sophie Lockett - Violin
Siret Lust - Double Bass
Sam Wilson - Percussion

Nick Hardy - Tenor
Aaron Burrows - Piano

Conductor - Matthew Hardy

First half programme:

Igor Stravinsky - Tango for piano solo (Aaron Burrows)
Igor Stravinsky - Three pieces for clarinet solo (Ausiàs Garrigós Morant)
Emmanuel Chabrier - L'invitation au voyage (Nick Hardy, Luke Tucker, Aaron Burrows)
Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky - None but the Lonely Heart (Nick Hardy, Aaron Burrows)
Mikhail Glinka - Trio for Clarinet, Bassoon, and Piano (Ausiàs Garrigós Morant, Luke Tucker, Aaron Burrows)