A Fiddler’s Tale

Alex Amsel, conductor Igor Stravinsky’s L’histoire du soldat or A Soldier’s Story, a morality play for narrator, dancers and orchestra, is one of the most famous works by one of the 20th century’s greatest composers. Trumpeter, bandleader and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Wynton Marsalis pays homage to it with A Fiddler’s Tale, in which a talented jazz fiddler is seduced by the Devil, disguised as a record producer, into forsaking his art to play lucrative but meaningless commercial music. Unhappy over abandoning his true talents, the fiddler breaks the Devil’s hold and rediscovers music of genuine beauty. This series is appropriate for families and kids ages 5 – 17. Concert Repertoire Includes Wynton Marsalis: A Fiddler’s Tale Pre-Concert Activities Beginning at 1 PM Phoenix Symphony musician spotlight: A Phoenix Symphony Musician will demonstrate and educate families about their instrument. Mesa Youth Creative Agency: Participate in our progressive Community Art Project. mycreativeagency.org Meet and Greet Opportunity Don’t miss Alex Amsel in the lobby after the concert! Be sure to say hi and get an autograph for lasting memories.