Pulcinella is a ballet by Igor Stravinsky based on an 18th-century play—Pulcinella is a character originating from Commedia dell'arte. The ballet premiered at the Paris Opera 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.
| Librettist | Léonide Massine (Based on an 18th-century play and on Commedia dell'arte) |
| Date of composition | 1919 |
| Premiered | 1920, May 15th (Opéra de Paris) in Paris, France |
| First published | 1920 |
| Type | Ballet |
| Spoken language | Italian |
| Instruments |
Orchestra
Voice (Tenor) Voice (Soprano) Voice (Bass) |
| Arrangements |
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Igor Stravinsky: Suite from Pulcinella
● Igor Stravinsky: Suite italienne (from Pulcinella) |
| Autotranslations beta |
Igor Stravinsky: Pulcinella Igor' Fëdorovič Stravinskij: Pulcinella Igor Strawinsky: Pulcinella |