What ballet did Monteux premiere while with the Ballets Russes?
Petrushka
Swan Lake
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Answer
Pierre Monteux premiered the ballet Petrushka in 1911 while he was with the Ballets Russes. The ballet was composed by Igor Stravinsky and was based on the Russian folk tale of Petrushka, the puppet who comes to life. The ballet was a critical and commercial success and is considered to be one of the most important works of classical ballet.
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