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What is Poulenc's famous ballet called?

  • Les biches

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Les biches, meaning "The Does," is a famous ballet by French composer Francis Poulenc. Created in 1923, it is a one-act ballet with choreography by Bronislava Nijinska and a libretto by Jean Cocteau. The ballet depicts a group of young women who are pursued by a group of men, and it is known for its playful and witty tone.
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