describe the petrushka rhythm harmony melody
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The second of Stravinsky's three ballets written for the Ballets Russes, 'Petrushka' is a landmark and musically complex modern ballet. In this lesson, we'll talk about the story the ballet is based on and Stravinsky's innovative composition.
Petrushka: The Story
Petrushka is a ballet with music written by the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. It was first performed in 1911 in Paris by the Ballets Russes. Stravinsky based his story on the iconic puppet Petrushka, a traditional character in Russian folklore who is often depicted as a jester or clown. Stravinsky's version of the story tells of three puppets brought to life by a magician. Petrushka, the wild, rebellious, and chaotic jester, falls in love with the Ballerina, but she only has eyes for the dashing, arrogant Moor. The Moor slays Petrushka in a duel, but Petrushks'a ghost reappears to haunt the magician who brought him to life only to face the anguish of unrequited love.