Poulenc, Francis. (1899-1963)

Les animaux modèles. - Inscribed Presentation copy to Efimoff

Paris: Max Eschig. 1942. First edition. Ballet en un acte d'apres des Fables de La Fontaine. Piano-Vocal Score. Folio. 52 pp. [PN] 6300. Presentation copy, inscribed to the dancer Nicholas Efimoff "Pour le cher Efimoff avec ma gratitude et mon admiration. Fr. Poulenc / 1942." Covers slightly tones around edges, otherwise in fine condition.

Les Animaux modèles (Model Animals) is a ballet in one act based on the fables of La Fontaine and with choreography and libretto by Serge Lifar. This was the third and last of Poulenc's ballets and was written in France during World War II. First performed on August 8, 1942, the dedicatee of the present copy created the role of L'Ours in the first cast which also included Yvette Chauviré and Serge Lifar. (5297)
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