Statements (131)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:historical_figure gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Babylon
gptkb:The_Book_of_Daniel gptkb:Fall_of_Babylon gptkb:George_Frideric_Handel gptkb:The_Book_of_Daniel_(film) |
| gptkbp:activities |
three acts
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
musical adaptations
operatic adaptations various stage adaptations |
| gptkbp:arrangements |
arranged for various ensembles
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| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
influenced choral compositions
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| gptkbp:audience |
popular among audiences
|
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Book_of_Daniel
Biblical story of Belshazzar's feast |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Daniel
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Cyrus gptkb:Belshazzar gptkb:Nebuchadnezzar The Chaldeans |
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Nebuchadnezzar_II
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
collaborated with prominent musicians
|
| gptkbp:composed_of |
gptkb:Charles_Jennens
|
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:George_Frideric_Handel
|
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:the_Medes_and_Persians
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews
generally well-received |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced later composers
inspired artists influenced literature referenced in modern media |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
referenced in literature and media
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
part of Baroque repertoire
|
| gptkbp:defeated |
gptkb:Cyrus_the_Great
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
various works of art
the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel the works of Rembrandt |
| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Persian_conquest_of_Babylon
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
its choral writing
|
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Covent_Garden,_London
|
| gptkbp:focus |
exploration of fate and free will
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:earthquake
gptkb:Piano_Sonata |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Ancient_Babylon
reflects 18th-century views on religion |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
depicts historical and biblical figures
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Belshazzar
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| gptkbp:influenced |
later oratorios
|
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
considered an influential work in the genre
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:church
gptkb:English_Renaissance_drama Baroque music |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired by biblical stories
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| gptkbp:is_a_figure_in |
gptkb:award
gptkb:mythological_figure the history of Mesopotamia |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Babylon
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
a thousand nobles
|
| gptkbp:is_character_in |
literature and drama
the opera ' Belshazzar' by Handel the play ' Belshazzar' by John Milton |
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
gptkb:Herodotus
gptkb:the_Book_of_Daniel |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
idolatry
extravagant lifestyle the writing on the wall political intrigues arrogance feasts and banquets extravagant parties political miscalculations wealth and opulence disregard for tradition excessive pride defiance against God |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
modern literature
academic studies of ancient history hubris and divine judgment |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
a tragic figure
films and television historical dramas a tyrant moral decay |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
moral lessons
the consequences of pride |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:archaeological_site
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
historical theology
|
| gptkbp:is_worshipped_by |
gptkb:Marduk
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Babylon
gptkb:Babylonian_captivity decline of Babylonian power time of the Babylonian Empire |
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a staple in opera houses
|
| gptkbp:music_style |
recitative and aria
orchestral and vocal interplay structured in traditional oratorio form |
| gptkbp:next_edition |
published in various editions
|
| gptkbp:notable_conductors |
conducted by famous conductors
|
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
performed at major festivals
performed at prestigious venues performed in concert form |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
performed by renowned soloists
|
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
multiple recordings available
available on various platforms |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
' O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion'
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| gptkbp:peerage |
gptkb:Nabonidus
|
| gptkbp:performance |
performed regularly since its premiere
revived in 20th century performed in 17th century |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
orchestras worldwide
|
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1745
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
1638
|
| gptkbp:record_label |
various classical music labels
|
| gptkbp:reign_end |
gptkb:Neo-Babylonian_Empire
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| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:last_king_of_Babylon
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Babylon
|
| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:military_conflict
archaeological studies |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
themes of power and downfall
|
| gptkbp:theme |
explores themes of hubris and humility
|
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:hubris
divine judgment moral decay |
| gptkbp:was_a_patron_of |
the arts and sciences
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:John_Milton
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| gptkbp:wrote |
the wall
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