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Petrouchka: The Story of the Ballet

Vivian Werner

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Description:'If only they knew he had a heart, Petrouchka thought, these people wouldn't laugh at him. Or if they knew he had a soul, or if he could tell them of his dreams, his yearnings ...'Shrove Tuesday, and the annual Shrovetide Fair is taking place in the town square in St Petersburg. In a corner of the square behind a big bright sign which reads 'Living Theatre' stands a lone booth, elaborately decorated. Suddenly an old magician appears. He raises a flute to his lips and plays a haunting tune, and three life-size puppets are commanded to dance - the beautiful Ballerina, the powerful Moor, and the pathetic Petrouchka, body limp as a handkerchief. The performance has begun.But as the drama unfolds, the onlookers sense this is more than a mechanical trick. The dolls' arms and legs are stiff, but here are no strings. Are these really just puppets, or do they have lives and passions of their own?Stravinsky's classic ballet 'Petrouchka' has held audiences spellbound throughout the world since Vaslav Najinsky's first performance in 1911. Drawn from Russian folklore, Petrouchka, like Punch and Pierrot, is a tragicomic figure. He is ridiculous, a clown, but he is human, and everyone is moved by the heart-rending story of the pathetic puppet with a soul who longs to be free.Here is a glorious interpretation of the stat story, dramatically illustrated by leading American fine artist John Collier. Vivian Werner's lyrical text invites readers of all ages to step into one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century ballet.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Petrouchka: The Story of the Ballet. To get started finding Petrouchka: The Story of the Ballet, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: 'If only they knew he had a heart, Petrouchka thought, these people wouldn't laugh at him. Or if they knew he had a soul, or if he could tell them of his dreams, his yearnings ...'Shrove Tuesday, and the annual Shrovetide Fair is taking place in the town square in St Petersburg. In a corner of the square behind a big bright sign which reads 'Living Theatre' stands a lone booth, elaborately decorated. Suddenly an old magician appears. He raises a flute to his lips and plays a haunting tune, and three life-size puppets are commanded to dance - the beautiful Ballerina, the powerful Moor, and the pathetic Petrouchka, body limp as a handkerchief. The performance has begun.But as the drama unfolds, the onlookers sense this is more than a mechanical trick. The dolls' arms and legs are stiff, but here are no strings. Are these really just puppets, or do they have lives and passions of their own?Stravinsky's classic ballet 'Petrouchka' has held audiences spellbound throughout the world since Vaslav Najinsky's first performance in 1911. Drawn from Russian folklore, Petrouchka, like Punch and Pierrot, is a tragicomic figure. He is ridiculous, a clown, but he is human, and everyone is moved by the heart-rending story of the pathetic puppet with a soul who longs to be free.Here is a glorious interpretation of the stat story, dramatically illustrated by leading American fine artist John Collier. Vivian Werner's lyrical text invites readers of all ages to step into one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century ballet.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Petrouchka: The Story of the Ballet. To get started finding Petrouchka: The Story of the Ballet, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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