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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:opera
gptkb:historical_figure
gptkb:play
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gptkbp:action
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three acts
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gptkbp:adaptations
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musical adaptations
operatic adaptations
various stage adaptations
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gptkbp:arrangements
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arranged for various ensembles
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gptkbp:artistic_influence
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influenced choral compositions
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gptkbp:audience
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popular among audiences
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:Book_of_Daniel
Biblical story of Belshazzar's feast
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Daniel
gptkb:Cyrus
gptkb:Belshazzar
gptkb:Nebuchadnezzar
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gptkbp:characters
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gptkb:Daniel
gptkb:Queen
gptkb:Belshazzar
The Chaldeans
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gptkbp:child
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gptkb:Nebuchadnezzar_II
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gptkbp:composer
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gptkb:George_Frideric_Handel
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gptkbp:contemporary
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gptkb:the_Medes_and_Persians
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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mixed reviews
generally well-received
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced later composers
inspired artists
influenced literature
referenced in modern media
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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referenced in literature and media
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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part of Baroque repertoire
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gptkbp:defeated
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gptkb:Cyrus_the_Great
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gptkbp:depicted_in
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various works of art
the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel
the works of Rembrandt
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gptkbp:famous_for
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its choral writing
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gptkbp:first_performance
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gptkb:Covent_Garden,_London
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gptkbp:focus
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exploration of fate and free will
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:orcas
gptkb:tragedy
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gptkbp:held_a_great_feast_for
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a thousand nobles
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gptkbp:historical_context
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gptkb:Ancient_Babylon
reflects 18th-century views on religion
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gptkbp:historical_figures
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depicts historical and biblical figures
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gptkbp:historical_legacy
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remains a staple in opera houses
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Belshazzar
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gptkbp:influenced
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later oratorios
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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considered an influential work in the genre
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:Christian_literature
gptkb:English_Renaissance_drama
Baroque music
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gptkbp:inspiration
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inspired by biblical stories
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gptkbp:is_a_figure_in
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gptkb:Christian_eschatology
gptkb:prophecy
the history of Mesopotamia
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gptkbp:is_a_subject_of
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gptkb:political_debates
archaeological studies
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gptkbp:is_associated_with_the_fall_of
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gptkb:Babylon
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gptkbp:is_character_in
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literature and drama
the opera ' Belshazzar' by Handel
the play ' Belshazzar' by John Milton
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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the writing on the wall
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gptkbp:is_mentioned_in
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gptkb:Herodotus
gptkb:the_Book_of_Daniel
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gptkbp:is_often_associated_with
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hubris and divine judgment
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gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as
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a tragic figure
films and television
historical dramas
a tyrant
moral decay
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gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in
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modern literature
academic studies of ancient history
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gptkbp:is_often_used_as_a_cautionary_tale_about
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the consequences of pride
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gptkbp:is_often_used_in
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moral lessons
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gptkbp:is_referenced_in
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gptkb:historical_texts
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gptkbp:is_studied_in
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historical theology
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:libretto
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gptkb:Charles_Jennens
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gptkbp:music_style
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orchestral and vocal interplay
structured in traditional oratorio form
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gptkbp:musical_elements
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recitative and aria
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gptkbp:next_edition
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published in various editions
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gptkbp:notable_aria
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' O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion'
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gptkbp:notable_collaborators
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collaborated with prominent musicians
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gptkbp:notable_conductors
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conducted by famous conductors
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gptkbp:notable_performance
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performed at major festivals
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gptkbp:notable_performances
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performed at prestigious venues
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gptkbp:notable_performers
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performed by renowned soloists
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gptkbp:notable_recordings
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available on various platforms
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gptkbp:notable_ruler
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gptkb:Babylon
gptkb:Babylonian_captivity
decline of Babylonian power
time of the Babylonian Empire
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gptkbp:performance
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performed regularly since its premiere
revived in 20th century
performed in 17th century
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gptkbp:performance_tradition
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performed in concert form
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gptkbp:performed_by
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orchestras worldwide
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gptkbp:premiere_date
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1745
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gptkbp:published_in
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1638
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gptkbp:record_label
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various classical music labels
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gptkbp:recordings
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multiple recordings available
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gptkbp:reign
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gptkb:Neo-Babylonian_Empire
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:last_king_of_Babylon
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gptkbp:saw_a_hand_writing_on
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the wall
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Babylon
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gptkbp:thematic_element
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themes of power and downfall
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gptkbp:theme
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explores themes of hubris and humility
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:hubris
divine judgment
moral decay
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gptkbp:was_a_co-regent_with
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gptkb:Nabonidus
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gptkbp:was_a_patron_of
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the arts and sciences
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gptkbp:was_involved_in_the_worship_of
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gptkb:Marduk
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gptkbp:was_killed_during_the
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gptkb:Persian_conquest_of_Babylon
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gptkbp:was_known_for
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idolatry
extravagant lifestyle
political intrigues
arrogance
feasts and banquets
extravagant parties
political miscalculations
wealth and opulence
disregard for tradition
excessive pride
defiance against God
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gptkbp:written_by
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gptkb:John_Milton
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Babylon
gptkb:Book_of_Daniel
gptkb:George_Frideric_Handel
gptkb:George_Frederick_Handel
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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