What is Paquita?
Q: What is Paquita?
A: Paquita is a romantic ballet in two acts and three scenes. It was originally choreographed by Joseph Mazilier and first performed in the Salle Le Peletier by the Paris Opera Ballet on 1 April 1846.
Q: Who wrote the story of Paquita?
A: The story of Paquita was written by Joseph Mazilier and Paul Foucher.
Q: Who composed the music for Paquita?
A: The music for Paquita was composed by Edouard Deldevez.
Q: Where does the story of Paquita take place?
A: The story takes place in Spain during the occupation of Napoleon's army.
Q: What is the main character's name in Paquita?
A: The main character's name in Paquita is a young Gypsy girl named Paquita.
Q: When did Marius Petipa stage his version ofPaquita for Imperial Ballet of St Petersburg?
A: Marius Petipa staged his version ofPaquita for Imperial Ballet of St Petersburg in 1847.
Q: What pieces were added to Petipa's versionofPaquitain 1881?
A: In 1881, Petipa added new pieces specially composed by Ludwig Minkus to his version ofPaquitaincludingthe Pas de trois (aka the Minkus Pas de trois or Paquita Pas de trois) for the first act, andthePaquta Grand pas classiqueandtheMazurka des enfants(Children's mazurka)for the last act.
