An American Symphony

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An American Symphony is the climactic orchestral piece composed and conducted by the protagonist in the film "Mr. Holland's Opus," symbolizing his lifelong dedication to music and teaching.

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An American Symphony canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional musical composition
orchestral work
appearsIn Mr. Holland's Opus
associatedWithTheme personal sacrifice for teaching
teacher-student relationships
value of arts education
composedByFictionalCharacter Glenn Holland
conductorInFiction Glenn Holland
countryOfOrigin United States
creditedComposerOnSoundtrack Michael Kamen
featuresMotifsFrom Glenn Holland's earlier teaching experiences (in-film)
fictionalPremiereContext retirement tribute concert for Glenn Holland
fictionalPremiereLocation John F. Kennedy High School (fictional)
filmReleaseYear 1995
genre film score
symphonic piece
includedOn commercial soundtrack album of Mr. Holland's Opus
languageOfTitle English
medium orchestra
musicStyle late-20th-century symphonic film music
narrativeRole climactic musical piece
notableFor emotional culmination of Mr. Holland's life story
partOf Mr. Holland's Opus (soundtrack)
linked to: Mr. Holland's Opus
performedByFictionalCharacter Glenn Holland
realWorldComposer Michael Kamen
realWorldOrchestrator Michael Kamen
symbolizes protagonist's dedication to teaching
protagonist's lifelong dedication to music
title An American Symphony
usedAs finale of the film

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Mr. Holland's Opus notableWorkInPlot An American Symphony
Glenn Holland notableWork An American Symphony
Glenn Holland notableWork An American Symphony
An American Symphony title An American Symphony