The Tale of the Buffoon Who Outjested Seven Buffoons
ballet by Prokofiev
Also known as: “The Buffoon”
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The Tale of the Buffoon Who Outjested Seven Buffoons is a ballet by Sergey Prokofiev, composed in 1915. It is based on a Russian folktale and was commissioned by the impresario Serge Diaghilev. The ballet is considered a "comic ballet" or "ballet bouffe," which is characterized by its humorous nature and often features stock characters. This work was part of Prokofiev's early experimental period, where he explored new approaches to Russian music.12
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