The Soldier’s Tale

Schedule

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:40 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604 | Chicago, IL

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Step into Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale, a semi-staged collaboration with The Goodman. Costumes, props and evocative lighting help bring to life the Faustian fable of a soldier-fiddler who makes a pact with the devil. Framed by the composer’s Septet and Octet, the program blends theatrical storytelling with dazzling ensemble playing.
New translation by Liz Diamond, after the original French libretto by Charles Ferdinand Ramuz
Produced in association with The Goodman
Performers
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Stefan Asbury conductor
Steve Scott director
Cindy Gold actor (The Reader)
Jordan Arredondo actor (The Soldier)
John Lister actor (The Devil)
Program
Stravinsky Fanfare for a New Theatre
Stravinsky Septet
Stravinsky Octet
Stravinsky The Soldier's Tale
Sponsors
These concerts are generously sponsored by United Airlines.
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