Chout, Op. 21 (pronounced "shoot"), is the usual English-language title of a ballet by Sergei Prokofiev, written in two versions between 1915 and 1921. It is sometimes known as "The Tale of the Buffoon", or simply "The Buffoon". There also exists a symphonic suite from the ballet, Op. 21 bis, which is much more often performed than the full ballet score.
| Date of composition | 1921 (1915-1921) |
| Premiered | 1921, May 17th (Théâtre de la Gaîté) in Paris, France |
| Type | Ballet |
| Catalogue | Op. 21 |
| Approx. duration | 40 minutes |
| Instruments | Orchestra |
| Arrangements |
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Sergei Prokofiev: Chout, The Tale of the Buffoon, Op. 21bis
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Sergueï Prokofiev: Chout, The Tale of the Buffoon, Op. 21 Sergej Sergeevič Prokof'ev: Chout, The Tale of the Buffoon, Op. 21 Sergei Sergejewitsch Prokofjew: Chout, The Tale of the Buffoon, Op. 21 |