Pétrouchka

Pétrouchka is a classical ballet composed by Igor Stravinsky, created in 1911, that tells the story of a puppet named Pétrouchka who comes to life. Set during a Shrovetide fair, the ballet explores themes of love, longing, and identity as Pétrouchka dreams of human emotion despite being a puppet. Its innovative use of rhythm, harmony, and orchestration helped shape modern music and ballet. The work is notable for its lively, colorful music and its portrayal of a tragic character caught between the worlds of the animate and inanimate.