Symphony of a Thousand
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Symphony of a Thousand is the popular name for Gustav Mahler’s monumental E-flat major Symphony No. 8, renowned for its massive forces and choral grandeur.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Symphony of a Thousand canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6330059 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Symphony of a Thousand Context triple: [Mahler Symphony No. 8, alsoKnownAs, Symphony of a Thousand]
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A.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra is an American rock band known for its symphonic rock operas and elaborate, theatrical holiday-themed live shows.
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B.
The Polyphonic Spree
The Polyphonic Spree is a large symphonic pop/rock choral group from Dallas, Texas, known for its uplifting, orchestral sound and choir-like ensemble performances.
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C.
Trevians
Trevians are the athletic teams and student representatives of New Trier High School, symbolizing the school's competitive and community spirit.
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D.
Styx
Styx is an American rock band best known for its blend of progressive rock and hard rock, producing hits like "Come Sail Away," "Renegade," and "Babe."
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E.
Styx
Styx is a small outer moon of the dwarf planet Pluto, located between the orbits of Charon and Nix in the Pluto system.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Symphony of a Thousand Target entity description: Symphony of a Thousand is the popular name for Gustav Mahler’s monumental E-flat major Symphony No. 8, renowned for its massive forces and choral grandeur.
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A.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra is an American rock band known for its symphonic rock operas and elaborate, theatrical holiday-themed live shows.
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B.
The Polyphonic Spree
The Polyphonic Spree is a large symphonic pop/rock choral group from Dallas, Texas, known for its uplifting, orchestral sound and choir-like ensemble performances.
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C.
Trevians
Trevians are the athletic teams and student representatives of New Trier High School, symbolizing the school's competitive and community spirit.
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D.
Styx
Styx is an American rock band best known for its blend of progressive rock and hard rock, producing hits like "Come Sail Away," "Renegade," and "Babe."
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E.
Styx
Styx is a small outer moon of the dwarf planet Pluto, located between the orbits of Charon and Nix in the Pluto system.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
choral symphony
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symphony ⓘ |
| alternativeName |
Mahler’s Eighth Symphony
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linked to:
Mahler Symphony No. 8
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| approximateDuration | about 80 to 90 minutes ⓘ |
| catalogNumber | Symphony No. 8 ⓘ |
| composer | Gustav Mahler ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Alma Mahler ⓘ |
| era | early 20th century ⓘ |
| genre | late-Romantic music ⓘ |
| hasVocalForces |
alto soloists
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baritone soloist ⓘ bass soloist ⓘ soprano soloists ⓘ tenor soloist ⓘ |
| influencedGenre | 20th-century choral symphonies ⓘ |
| key | E-flat major ⓘ |
| language |
German
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Latin ⓘ |
| nicknameOrigin | coined for promotional purposes before the premiere ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic |
combines symphonic and oratorio elements
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extensive choral writing throughout ⓘ requires massive performing forces ⓘ |
| numberOfMovements | 2 ⓘ |
| opusStatus | one of Mahler’s last completed works ⓘ |
| orchestrationFeature |
children’s choir
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large orchestra ⓘ multiple choirs ⓘ organ ⓘ vocal soloists ⓘ |
| part |
Part I: Veni Creator Spiritus
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linked to:
Veni Creator Spiritus
Part II: Final scene from Goethe’s Faust ⓘ |
| period | late Romantic ⓘ |
| placeInOeuvre | one of Mahler’s most ambitious works ⓘ |
| popularName | Symphony of a Thousand ⓘ |
| premiereCity | Munich ⓘ |
| premiereConductor | Gustav Mahler ⓘ |
| premiereCountry | Germany ⓘ |
| premiereDate | 12 September 1910 ⓘ |
| requires | large number of performers ⓘ |
| structureFeature | continuous large-scale movements rather than traditional four-movement form ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
Christian hymn to the Holy Spirit
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mystical transfiguration in Goethe’s Faust ⓘ |
| textAuthor |
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Rabanus Maurus ⓘ
linked to:
Hrabanus Maurus
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| textSource |
Faust, Part II
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linked to:
Faust, Part Two
Veni Creator Spiritus ⓘ |
| title | Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major ⓘ |
| tonality | E-flat major ⓘ |
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