Igor Stravinsky's L'Histoire du Soldat & Renard

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OAKLAND (18 September 2008) – Oakland Opera Theater, applauded by critics and audiences for its intimately staged, professionally produced performances of 20th and 21st century operas,
will present audiences with a breathtaking look at celebrated composer Igor Stravinsky’s masterpieces, L’HISTOIRE DU SOLDAT and RENARD: TALE OF THE VIXEN AND THE COCK. Originally penned in 1918 with a WWI setting, L’HISTOIRE DU SOLDAT (“A Soldier’s Tale”) will be reset in the Iraq War, providing a thoroughly modern take on this Faustian tale of a soldier who trades his violin to the devil in exchange for riches and power. This work will be followed by RENARD, a one-act barnyard fairytale featuring both burlesque dancers and circus performers.
Featuring choreography from the Vau de Vire.
Society’s Shannon Gaines, both pieces will be directed by Oakland Opera Theater Artistic Director Tom Dean, and will include a stellar cast including tenors Ben Jones and Darron Flagg, baritone Igor Vieira, and bass Richard Mix. L’HISTOIRE DU SOLDAT and RENARD play October 23- November 2 (press opening October 25) at the Oakland Metro Operahouse, 630 3rd Street (three blocks
from Jack London Square).

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http://www.oaklandopera.org/

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510-763-1146 (Box Office)