Stravinsky, Igor. (1882–1971) [Pergolesi, Giovanni Battista. (1710–1736)]

Pulcinella. Ballet avec Chant d'après Giambattista Pergolesi

London: J. & W. Chester. 1920. First edition. 86 pp. [PN] 9707. Original textured brown wrappers, perfectly preserved in full cloth binding. Title page somewhat toned, else very fine throughout. Complete Catalogue, p. 18; Kirchmeyer 34-1; de Lerma P60, p. 71.


Pulcinella is a ballet by Igor Stravinsky based on an 18th-century play, the character Pulcinella originating from Commedia dell'arte. The ballet premiered in Paris on 15 May 1920 under the baton of Ernest Ansermet. The dancer Léonide Massine created both the libretto and choreography, and Pablo Picasso designed the original costumes and sets. It was commissioned by Sergei Diaghilev. (6265)
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