Stravinsky’s Petrushka: Between Dance and Tradition

Petrushka is pure magic—the puppet suddenly coming to life, brimming with charm, mischief, and touching awkwardness. Stravinsky creates a sonic theater of wild inventiveness, fueled by the audacity of his original collaborators—Fokine, Benois, Diaghilev—who dreamed of a spectacle blurring the lines between puppets and humans. That avant-garde spirit still resonates in the score: a Russian fair bursts into vivid colors, merchants shout, barrel organs creak, and among the crowd appear three puppets struggling with emotions far too big for them. Between humor, rusticity, and poetic illusion, Petrushka remains an enchantment where fantasy spins into vertigo. ASTONISHING MUSICAL TAG: ​ A surprising and vibrant concert showcasing an unconventional program and dazzling artists. Mystery Tickets (surprise seats between $28 and $30) are available for this concert! Click on “Buy tickets” and enter the promo code MYST to purchase them.