Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius
GPTKB entity
Properties (52)
| 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:composer |
gptkb:Edward_Elgar
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| gptkbp:criticalReception |
examined in musicology
initially mixed, later acclaimed |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
influenced later choral works
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
important_in_British_music_history
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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:firstPublished |
1901
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| gptkbp:fullText |
gptkb:libretto_by_Newman
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| gptkbp:genre |
sacred music
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| gptkbp:hasPerformance |
gptkb:Birmingham
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
reflects_Victorian_spirituality
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Benjamin_Britten
modern interpretations sacred choral music |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
religious texts
German_composers English_choral_tradition |
| gptkbp:influences |
Romantic music
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Catholic_faith
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| gptkbp:involved |
soloists, chorus, orchestra
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a choral masterpiece
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| gptkbp:musicStyle |
lyrical and dramatic
frequently studied in academia |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
centenary_performances
text_by_John_Henry_Newman |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
use of leitmotifs
dramatic orchestral interludes Sir_Adrian_Boult's_recording Gerontius,_Angel,_Priest conducted_by_Sir_Edward_Elgar_himself multiple_Grammy-winning_versions |
| gptkbp:performances |
soprano, alto, tenor, bass
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| gptkbp:performedBy |
gptkb:Royal_Albert_Hall
theatrical adaptations concert halls worldwide religious settings cathedrals and churches major music festivals many choirs professional and amateur choirs |
| gptkbp:premieredOn |
1900-10-03
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| gptkbp:recordings |
many prominent conductors
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| gptkbp:soundtrack |
spiritual journey
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| gptkbp:structureType |
two parts
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| gptkbp:theme |
death, redemption
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