Statements (540)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical_composition
gptkb:ballet gptkb:opera gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:action |
gptkb:3
five acts one act |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:musical gptkb:musical_adaptation gptkb:ballet gptkb:film animated adaptations radio adaptations opera adaptations Mendelssohn's music |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:musical gptkb:film_adaptations gptkb:musical_adaptation gptkb:ballet gptkb:opera gptkb:film musical adaptations ballet adaptations film adaptation 1999 ballet adaptation by George Balanchine musical adaptation ' Something's Afoot' animated adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company ballet adaptation by Mendelssohn film adaptation 1935 musical adaptation by Cole Porter |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:Felix_Mendelssohn gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:arrangements |
for various ensembles
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
summer festivals
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:William_Shakespeare
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| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:William_Shakespeare's_play
play by William Shakespeare A Midsummer Night's Dream (play) |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Lysander
gptkb:Puck gptkb:Bottom gptkb:Oberon gptkb:Peaseblossom gptkb:Titania gptkb:Hermia gptkb:Philostrate gptkb:Nick_Bottom gptkb:Tom_Snout gptkb:Peter_Quince gptkb:Francis_Flute gptkb:Demetrius gptkb:Helena gptkb:Hippolyta gptkb:Theseus gptkb:The_Magic_Flute gptkb:Wasp gptkb:fairy_tales Snout Egeus Snug Quince Cobweb Mustardseed |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Demetrius is initially in love with Hermia
Helena loves Demetrius Hermia loves Lysander Lysander and Hermia elope Nick Bottom is transformed into a donkey. Oberon and Titania are married Puck causes chaos among lovers Puck serves Oberon The Mechanicals perform a play Titania and Oberon have a feud Theseus is engaged to Hippolyta Demetrius loves Hermia Demetrius and Helena Lysander and Hermia Oberon and Titania Puck and the fairies Theseus and Hippolyta |
| gptkbp:characteristic |
lyrical melodies
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| gptkbp:characters |
multiple
Athenian nobles fairy king and queen rude mechanicals |
| gptkbp:choreography |
gptkb:George_Balanchine
abstract |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Benjamin_Britten
gptkb:Felix_Mendelssohn |
| gptkbp:conflict |
reality vs. illusion
love vs. duty |
| gptkbp:contains |
love potion
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| gptkbp:costume_design |
gptkb:David_Hockney
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
widely acclaimed
widely performed Widely performed popular among audiences performed frequently often studied in literature courses Adapted into various media analyzed for its themes adapted into various media Studied in schools studied in schools praised for its humor generally well-received performed frequently worldwide analyzed by scholars analyzed by literary critics frequently studied in schools widely regarded as one of Shakespeare's best comedies analyzed for its themes of love and identity celebrated for its imaginative elements considered one of Shakespeare's best comedies performed regularly in theaters |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:popular_culture
adaptations widely performed Influence on literature influenced literature and art inspired films performances inspired art inspired various adaptations Influence on film performed worldwide inspired literary works influenced popular culture inspired video games Influence on music inspired numerous adaptations inspired visual arts influenced modern opera influenced literature literary references inspired music featured in various artworks inspired academic studies inspired critical essays often studied in literature courses inspired parodies influenced theater inspired theme park attractions inspired ballets inspired television adaptations translated into many languages inspired artworks studied in literature courses inspired art installations inspired dance performances inspired fashion designs inspired music compositions inspired operas adapted into various media reference in popular culture studied in schools adapted into graphic novels influenced modern romantic comedies inspired poetry adapted into various forms influenced modern storytelling inspired theatrical productions featured in popular culture inspired theme parties used in literary studies influenced ballet repertoire inspired dance quoted in literature part of the Western literary canon analyzed in feminist theory frequently studied in schools popular in modern theater analyzed in psychoanalytic theory featured in various literature and art inspired numerous theatrical productions analyzed in post-colonial theory |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
performed worldwide
reflects societal norms explores human relationships celebrated in music history explores themes of love and identity influences modern romantic comedies popular in educational settings celebrates imagination examines love's complexities examines the nature of reality and illusion popular in adaptations and performances offers commentary on authority celebrated for its imaginative use of language |
| gptkbp:dance_style |
classical ballet
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Julie_Taymor
gptkb:Peter_Brook |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 10 minutes
approximately 90 minutes |
| gptkbp:explores |
love and magic
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
magical elements
its whimsical themes comedic misunderstandings play within a play complex love relationships |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" The course of true love never did run smooth."
" Lord, what fools these mortals be!" " All the world's a stage." |
| gptkbp:features |
fairies
love potion |
| gptkbp:features_character |
gptkb:Lysander
gptkb:Puck gptkb:Oberon gptkb:Titania gptkb:Hermia gptkb:Demetrius gptkb:Helena |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:festival
1595 1596 |
| gptkbp:focus |
fairies
lovers mechanicals |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:comedy gptkb:opera_buffa |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
explores themes of gender roles
examines social class dynamics reflects Elizabethan society written during the English Renaissance |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
A Midsummer Night's Dream
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| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Puck
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:theater
gptkb:Shakespeare's_works gptkb:popular_culture Western literature inspired many adaptations influenced modern romantic comedies inspired many other works |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:modern_ballet gptkb:popular_culture subsequent literature later composers theater practices |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:folklore
gptkb:William_Shakespeare gptkb:Shakespeare's_works classical mythology |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:folklore
gptkb:art gptkb:theater gptkb:Elizabethan_theatre gptkb:film Western literature Romantic literature classical mythology modern fantasy Modern theatre |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Shakespeare's_A_Midsummer_Night's_Dream
Athenian mythology fairy folklore influenced the fantasy genre inspired writers and artists |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:artwork film scores modern interpretations musical adaptations ballet adaptations musical theatre adaptations |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:Shakespeare's_works
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| gptkbp:instrumentation |
gptkb:orchestra
|
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:play
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
musicology studies
its thematic elements |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_for |
its orchestration
its imaginative storytelling |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
music competitions
|
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
theatre productions
romantic themes |
| gptkbp:is_often_featured_in |
film soundtracks
music anthologies |
| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
gptkb:literature
|
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
gptkb:concerts
gptkb:advertising_campaigns schools dance performances community theaters theatrical seasons |
| gptkbp:is_set_in |
gptkb:David_Hockney
gptkb:Athens |
| gptkbp:known_for |
its dynamic contrasts
its playful character its rich harmonies its enchanting atmosphere its vibrant orchestration its memorable motifs |
| gptkbp:language |
Early Modern English
English |
| gptkbp:legacy |
continues to be studied and performed
remains a staple of Western literature |
| gptkbp:librettist |
gptkb:Benjamin_Britten
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| gptkbp:libretto |
Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Lysander
gptkb:Puck gptkb:Oberon gptkb:Titania gptkb:Hermia gptkb:Nick_Bottom gptkb:Demetrius gptkb:Helena gptkb:Hippolyta gptkb:Theseus |
| gptkbp:main_theme |
gptkb:magic
gptkb:illusion gptkb:transformation love illusion vs reality |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Felix_Mendelssohn
|
| gptkbp:music_style |
performed at the Globe Theatre
often adapted for modern audiences part of the Shakespearean canon |
| gptkbp:notable_actor |
gptkb:Calista_Flockhart
gptkb:Anna_Friel gptkb:Christian_Bale gptkb:Michelle_Pfeiffer gptkb:David_Strathairn gptkb:Diana_Rigg gptkb:Dominic_West gptkb:Stanley_Tucci gptkb:Kevin_Kline gptkb:Rupert_Everett |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Lysander
gptkb:Puck gptkb:Oberon gptkb:Titania gptkb:Hermia gptkb:Demetrius gptkb:Helena |
| gptkbp:notable_characters |
gptkb:Lysander
gptkb:Puck gptkb:Bottom gptkb:Oberon gptkb:Titania gptkb:Hermia gptkb:Nick_Bottom gptkb:Tom_Snout gptkb:Peter_Quince gptkb:Robin_Starveling gptkb:Francis_Flute gptkb:Demetrius gptkb:Helena gptkb:Hippolyta gptkb:Theseus Snug |
| gptkbp:notable_conductors |
have performed it
|
| gptkbp:notable_influence |
gptkb:opera
|
| gptkbp:notable_performances |
performed worldwide
televised performances featured in festivals recorded for home video |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Gelsey_Kirkland
gptkb:Misty_Copeland gptkb:Tiler_Peck gptkb:Peter_Boal gptkb:Mikhail_Baryshnikov gptkb:Peter_Martins gptkb:Suzanne_Farrell |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:Birmingham_Opera_Company
gptkb:English_National_Opera gptkb:Glyndebourne_Festival gptkb:Royal_Ballet gptkb:Opera_Australia gptkb:Paris_Opera_Ballet gptkb:Royal_Opera_House gptkb:San_Francisco_Opera gptkb:Bolshoi_Ballet gptkb:Scottish_Opera gptkb:San_Francisco_Ballet gptkb:opera gptkb:New_York_Shakespeare_Festival_production National Theatre production Royal Shakespeare Company production Bard on the Beach production Theatre Royal, Bath production Shakespeare in the Park production Ballet by George Balanchine Film by Michael Hoffman Globe Theatre production Shakespeare Festival in Canada production The Old Globe production |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
All the world's a stage.
I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was. Lord, what fools these mortals be! The course of true love never did run smooth. I have had a dream, past the wit of man. And though she be but little, she is fierce. If we shadows have offended. " The course of true love never did run smooth." " I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was." " Lord, what fools these mortals be!" " Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind." " All the world's a stage." Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind. Though she be but little, she is fierce. I have had a dream. |
| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
gptkb:3
five |
| gptkbp:often_includes |
music festivals
music education curricula orchestral repertoire. |
| gptkbp:orchestration |
gptkb:orchestra
|
| gptkbp:original_language |
Early Modern English
English |
| gptkbp:part_of |
classical repertoire
Mendelssohn's legacy |
| gptkbp:performance |
performed at the Globe Theatre
performed at the Royal Shakespeare Company performed at the Stratford Festival performed in the Globe Theatre performed in various adaptations worldwide |
| gptkbp:performance_style |
Elizabethan theater
often includes elements of improvisation |
| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:theater performed worldwide professional theatre Theatrical adaptations Outdoor performances Shakespearean festivals performed in various languages performed at the Globe Theatre performed in festivals performed in various adaptations school productions professional theater often performed outdoors performed frequently in theaters adapted for different cultures frequently adapted for children often performed in summer |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:New_York_City_Ballet
youth orchestras symphony orchestras chamber orchestras |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:theater
educational settings concert halls international festivals outdoor venues |
| gptkbp:plot |
play within a play
culminates in a wedding features a play within a play includes fairy magic involves love triangles conflict between lovers interference of fairies |
| gptkbp:plot_point |
play within a play
resolution of love conflicts conflict between Oberon and Titania love potion used mistaken identities occur |
| gptkbp:plot_summary |
A romantic comedy involving love triangles and magical interventions.
|
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:1960
1827 |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
gptkb:1960
|
| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:New_York_City
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
1843
October 27, 1962 |
| gptkbp:publication |
gptkb:document
|
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:First_Folio
1623 Quarto editions |
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:First_Folio
gptkb:First_Folio_1623 gptkb:Quarto_1600 1600 1623 Quarto editions folio editions |
| gptkbp:recordings |
gptkb:studio
live recording widely available DVD recording |
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Twelfth_Night
gptkb:The_Tempest gptkb:Romeo_and_Juliet gptkb:As_You_Like_It gptkb:Much_Ado_About_Nothing Mendelssohn's other compositions |
| gptkbp:reviews |
acclaimed by critics
popular with audiences |
| gptkbp:revival |
frequently revived
|
| gptkbp:score |
adapted from Mendelssohn's music
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Athens
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Athens
gptkb:forest enchanted forest a magical forest Athens and a nearby forest |
| gptkbp:structure |
five acts
|
| gptkbp:style |
Romantic
lyrical neoclassical poetic fantastical neoclassical ballet |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the moon
the forest dreams and reality the play within a play the love potion the forest as a place of transformation the love potion as a symbol of desire the play within a play as a commentary on art |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:magic
gptkb:conflict gptkb:dreams gptkb:identity gptkb:transformation love nature of reality |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:magic
gptkb:dreams gptkb:identity gptkb:transformation love love and magic |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:magic
gptkb:illusion gptkb:conflict gptkb:dreams gptkb:identity gptkb:transformation love love and magic |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:William_Shakespeare
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| gptkbp:year_composed |
1826
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Diane_Wiest
gptkb:theater |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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