Included in the Stravinsky Festival. Balanchine created a libretto of his own, working with Robbins. Beginning with Pulcinella’s funeral procession, the ballet depicts his resurrection through a pact with the devil, his continued career of mockery, petty crime, and debauchery, his defeat of the devil at a spaghetti feast, and a celebration of his victory by dancing. Pulcinella was first choreographed by Léonide Massine in 1920 for Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes. (See FESTIVALS DIRECTED BY BALANCHINE.)
Additional Productions
Revisions
New York City Ballet: Numerous early revisions. Very soon after premiere, Berman decor substantially reduced.