Apocalypsis
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Apocalypsis is a large-scale, experimental music-theatre work by Canadian composer R. Murray Schafer that explores themes of cosmic destruction and spiritual renewal through immersive, ritual-like performance.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Apocalypsis canonical | 1 |
| Apokalypsis | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Apocalypsis Context triple: [R. Murray Schafer, notableWork, Apocalypsis]
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A.
Synoptic Apocalypse
The Synoptic Apocalypse is a New Testament discourse in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke in which Jesus describes future tribulations, the destruction of the Temple, and the coming of the Son of Man at the end of the age.
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B.
Apocalypse
Apocalypse is a 1974 jazz fusion album by the Mahavishnu Orchestra, notable for its orchestral arrangements and collaboration with conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and the London Symphony Orchestra.
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C.
Apocalypse
Apocalypse is the 2012 studio album by American singer-songwriter Bill Callahan, noted for its sparse arrangements and reflective, narrative-driven lyrics.
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D.
Apocalypse
Apocalypse is a powerful and ancient mutant supervillain in the X-Men universe, often portrayed as one of the team's most formidable and apocalyptic adversaries.
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E.
Revelation
Revelation is the final book of the New Testament, presenting an apocalyptic vision of the end times, divine judgment, and the ultimate triumph of God.
- 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: Apocalypsis Target entity description: Apocalypsis is a large-scale, experimental music-theatre work by Canadian composer R. Murray Schafer that explores themes of cosmic destruction and spiritual renewal through immersive, ritual-like performance.
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A.
Synoptic Apocalypse
The Synoptic Apocalypse is a New Testament discourse in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke in which Jesus describes future tribulations, the destruction of the Temple, and the coming of the Son of Man at the end of the age.
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B.
Apocalypse
Apocalypse is a 1974 jazz fusion album by the Mahavishnu Orchestra, notable for its orchestral arrangements and collaboration with conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and the London Symphony Orchestra.
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C.
Apocalypse
Apocalypse is the 2012 studio album by American singer-songwriter Bill Callahan, noted for its sparse arrangements and reflective, narrative-driven lyrics.
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D.
Apocalypse
Apocalypse is a powerful and ancient mutant supervillain in the X-Men universe, often portrayed as one of the team's most formidable and apocalyptic adversaries.
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E.
Revelation
Revelation is a philosophical and theological work by Richard Swinburne that systematically analyzes the nature, possibility, and rationality of divine revelation.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
experimental music-theatre work
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large-scale musical composition ⓘ music-theatre work ⓘ |
| artisticGoal |
to create a total theatre experience
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to evoke a communal ritual ⓘ |
| basedOn | Book of Revelation ⓘ |
| composer | R. Murray Schafer ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Canada ⓘ |
| creator | R. Murray Schafer ⓘ |
| creatorNationality | Canadian ⓘ |
| genre |
contemporary classical music
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experimental music ⓘ music theatre ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn | contemporary Canadian music theatre ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Part 1: John’s Vision
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Part 2: Credo ⓘ |
| intendedSetting | non-traditional performance spaces ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
integration of ritual and theatre
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mass participation of performers ⓘ site-specific staging ⓘ surround-sound vocal writing ⓘ use of silence and sustained sonorities ⓘ |
| notableRevival |
Luminato Festival 2015
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linked to:
Luminato Festival
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| notableRevivalLocation |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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linked to:
Toronto
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| partOf | R. Murray Schafer’s theatrical cycle of works ⓘ |
| performanceDuration | approximately 2–3 hours ⓘ |
| performanceStyle |
immersive
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ritual-like ⓘ |
| premiereLocation |
London, Ontario, Canada
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linked to:
London, Ontario
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| premiereYear | 1980 ⓘ |
| requires |
actors
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dancers ⓘ multiple choirs ⓘ orchestra ⓘ spatialized performers ⓘ very large cast ⓘ |
| structure | two-part work ⓘ |
| subject |
end of the world
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rebirth of the cosmos ⓘ |
| theme |
apocalypse
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cosmic destruction ⓘ ritual ⓘ spiritual renewal ⓘ |
| usesTextFrom |
Bible
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Book of Revelation ⓘ |
| workNumberInComposerOeuvre | one of R. Murray Schafer’s major works ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Apocalypsis Description of subject: Apocalypsis is a large-scale, experimental music-theatre work by Canadian composer R. Murray Schafer that explores themes of cosmic destruction and spiritual renewal through immersive, ritual-like performance.
Referenced by (2)
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linked to: Apocalypsis