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Drawn from Russian folklore, this is the story of Petrouchka, a tragi-comic figure in the mould of Punch and Pierrot, retold in a lyrical narrative, with gouache and pastel paintings by an award-winning American illustrator. Stravinsky's ballet based on the story was first performed in 1911.
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- PublisherOrion Children's Books
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 0575054778
- ISBN 13 9780575054776
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages32
- IllustratorCollier John
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PETROUCHKA: THE STORY OF THE BALLET
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Victor Gollancz,, London,, 1992
ISBN 10: 0575054778
ISBN 13: 9780575054776
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Seller: Burwood Books, Wickham Market, United Kingdom
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Hardback. Condition: Fine. John Collier (illustrator). First U.k. Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. Dimensions:265mm H x 2165mm.pp.32. ISBN:0575054778. Beautifully produced, with fine illustrations in colour by John Collier. The background story from Russian folklore that became the source for Stravisky's orchestral score and ballet 'Petrouchka.' Written for the 1911 Paris season of Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, with choreography by Michel Fokine and designs by Alexandre Benois. The ballet premiered at the Thtre du Chtelet on 13 June 1911, with Vaslav Nijinsky as Petrushk;, Tamara Karsavina as Prima ballerina; Alexander Orlov as the Moor; and Enrico Cecchetti the Charlatan. jFrom the collection of John M Blundall (1937-2004) Master Puppeteer,Theatre Designer, and Collector. His embossed stamp on the free endpaper. Fine in fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # C68821
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