Elgar's 'Dream of Gerontius'
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Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
oratorio
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
arrangements for various ensembles
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| gptkbp:affiliatedWith |
large orchestra
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| gptkbp:basedOn |
poem_by_John_Henry_Newman
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Gerontius
Angel Demon |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Edward_Elgar
features powerful choral writing integral to the narrative |
| gptkbp:conducts |
gptkb:Sir_Simon_Rattle
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
initially mixed
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| gptkbp:criticalReception |
subject of scholarly studies
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| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
remains influential in contemporary music
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
widely performed in choral repertoire
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
considered_a_masterpiece_of_English_music
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| gptkbp:dedication |
to the memory of a friend
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 90 minutes
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| gptkbp:fullText |
lyrical and poetic
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| gptkbp:genre |
sacred music
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
reflects early 20th-century spirituality
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| gptkbp:historicalRecords |
numerous interpretations available
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Elgar's 'Dream of Gerontius'
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| gptkbp:influence |
inspired other composers
significant_impact_on_British_choral_tradition |
| gptkbp:influences |
Romantic music
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Catholic_faith
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| gptkbp:involved |
soloists, chorus, and orchestra
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| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:Royal_Albert_Hall
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:musicComposer |
recurring themes throughout the work
explores redemption |
| gptkbp:musicStyle |
lyrical melodies
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| gptkbp:notable_artist |
express deep emotion
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| gptkbp:notable_performers |
performed by major orchestras worldwide
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
performed at significant anniversaries
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| gptkbp:performance |
gptkb:Birmingham
requires skilled performers often_performed_during_Holy_Week |
| gptkbp:premiere |
1900
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| gptkbp:recordings |
Sir_Adrian_Boult's_recording
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| gptkbp:structureType |
two parts
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| gptkbp:theme |
life, death, and the afterlife
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| gptkbp:vocalization |
complex and rich
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