Statements (315)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:ballet
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| gptkbp:action |
two acts
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| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:various_cultures
gptkb:television various forms film and television various dance styles various stage productions different cultural contexts films and other media the ballet ' La Sylphide' by Filippo Taglioni the story of a sylph the story by James Macpherson |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Marie_Taglioni
the Romantic era |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:folklore
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| gptkbp:character_type |
gptkb:rivalry
gptkb:Witchblade gptkb:Human sylph fiancé |
| gptkbp:characteristics |
gptkb:narrative_structure
gptkb:mythical_creatures gptkb:character_development gptkb:historical_context use of light and shadow artistic expression cultural significance supernatural elements symbolism emotional depth romanticism exploration of nature exploration of identity feminine ideal tragic ending emphasis on emotion emphasis on technique exploration of desire dramatic tension exploration of freedom choreographic innovation elegant costumes use of nature influence on modern ballet dance as storytelling lyrical music dancing sylphs expressive mime romantic costumes use of pas de deux |
| gptkbp:choreography |
gptkb:Peter_Wright
gptkb:George_Balanchine gptkb:Marius_Petipa gptkb:Matthew_Bourne gptkb:Pierre_Lacotte gptkb:August_Bournonville gptkb:Filippo_Taglioni |
| gptkbp:composed_by |
gptkb:Jean_Schneitzhoeffer
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| gptkbp:composed_of |
gptkb:Jean-Madeleine_Schneitzhoeffer
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Jean-Madeleine_Schneitzhoeffer
gptkb:Henrik_Ibsen |
| gptkbp:contains_story |
a young man and a sylph
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| gptkbp:costume_design |
gptkb:Marie_Taglioni
Bournonville's original designs |
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Jean-Madeleine_Schneitzhoeffer
gptkb:Filippo_Taglioni |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature
inspired films inspired adaptations in ballet history inspired other ballets |
| gptkbp:dance_style |
classical ballet
en pointe romantic style |
| gptkbp:debut_year |
1836
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
its ethereal style
ethereal choreography |
| gptkbp:features |
romantic themes
a tragic ending sylphs a sylph a witch character |
| gptkbp:features_character |
gptkb:James
Effie the Sylph |
| gptkbp:features_song |
gptkb:Jean-Madeleine_Schneitzhoeffer
gptkb:Henri_Herz |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Paris_Opera
1832 |
| gptkbp:follows |
the story of a young man
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| gptkbp:has |
multiple adaptations
a strong female lead a dedicated following a significant cultural impact a tragic ending a famous opening scene a rich performance history a famous Act II scene a famous pas de deux |
| gptkbp:has_adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptations
various productions and revivals modern dance interpretations |
| gptkbp:has_character |
gptkb:Sylph
gptkb:James Effie the Sylph |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:modern_ballet
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| gptkbp:has_influenced |
modern ballet choreography
other ballets ballet aesthetics many other ballets |
| gptkbp:has_legacy |
in the world of dance
|
| gptkbp:has_soundtrack |
gptkb:Henri_Herz
|
| gptkbp:has_themes |
gptkb:illusion
gptkb:sacrifice love love and sacrifice |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
established Romantic ballet conventions
pioneered female lead roles |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
La Sylphide
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| gptkbp:includes |
a love triangle
a wedding scene |
| gptkbp:includes_songs |
gptkb:Henri_Herz
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| gptkbp:influenced |
ballet aesthetics
later ballets |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Jean-Baptiste_Lully
gptkb:Gothic_literature Romantic ballet romanticism |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:film_adaptations
other art forms other ballets other ballets and works |
| gptkbp:is |
a classic of the ballet repertoire
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| gptkbp:is_a |
romantic ballet
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| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:the_Romantic_ballet_movement
romanticism the romantic era of ballet the romantic ballet movement the romantic era |
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
recordings and DVDs
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| gptkbp:is_based_on |
a story by Adolphe Nourrit
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_for |
its music
its choreography its artistic expression its beautiful music its lyrical movement |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
dance competitions
ballet history |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a landmark in ballet history
a classic ballet a pivotal work in ballet history a landmark in ballet a benchmark for future ballets a defining work of the ballet repertoire |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a classic ballet
one of the first romantic ballets a pivotal work in ballet history a masterpiece of ballet. a classic of ballet repertoire a benchmark for romantic ballets |
| gptkbp:is_divided_into |
two acts
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| gptkbp:is_famous_for |
its ethereal atmosphere
its pas de deux |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
European folklore
the aesthetics of Romanticism |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
ballet education
dance choreography |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its emotional depth
its dramatic storytelling its dramatic narrative its ethereal quality its enchanting music its iconic choreography its enchanting atmosphere its beautiful costumes its iconic costumes its enchanting story its haunting music |
| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
its choreography
its romantic themes its ethereal quality its use of supernatural elements its use of the pas de deux its use of pantomime |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
during ballet festivals
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:cultural_heritage
dance education ballet repertoire the evolution of ballet the history of ballet the ballet canon |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
a masterpiece of the Romantic era
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
dance historians
ballet critics ballet enthusiasts. |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its historical significance
its emotional depth |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:literature
gptkb:literature_and_art |
| gptkbp:is_regarded_as |
a masterpiece of ballet
a symbol of the Romantic ballet tradition one of the first ballets to focus on the supernatural a pioneering work in ballet history |
| gptkbp:is_set_in |
a rural landscape
a rural Scottish village |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
dance schools
in ballet schools |
| gptkbp:known_for |
its ethereal costumes
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| gptkbp:libretto |
gptkb:Adolphe_Nourrit
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Sylph
gptkb:James |
| gptkbp:notable_aspect |
nature themes
dreamlike quality feminine ideal tragic ending emphasis on emotion use of tulle iconic status in ballet repertoire lyrical music influence on future ballets contrast between reality and fantasy depiction of longing and desire ethereal costumes exploration of freedom and confinement symbolism of the sylphs |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
romantic ballet
its romantic themes romantic ballet style Sylph costume James' costume being one of the first romantic ballets |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:American_Ballet_Theatre
gptkb:Royal_Danish_Ballet gptkb:National_Ballet_of_Canada gptkb:New_York_City_Ballet gptkb:Royal_Ballet gptkb:Paris_Opera_Ballet gptkb:Bolshoi_Ballet gptkb:San_Francisco_Ballet gptkb:Australian_Ballet gptkb:Mariinsky_Ballet |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Sylvie_Guillem
gptkb:Anna_Pavlova gptkb:Margot_Fonteyn gptkb:Marie_Taglioni |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:1980_version_by_Peter_Wright
gptkb:2000_version_by_Pierre_Lacotte gptkb:2012_version_by_John_Neumeier 1836 revival |
| gptkbp:notable_scene |
the Sylph's entrance
the final act the wedding scene the sylph's entrance |
| gptkbp:original_language |
gptkb:French
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| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:American_Ballet_Theatre
gptkb:Royal_Danish_Ballet gptkb:Royal_Ballet gptkb:Paris_Opera_Ballet professional dancers ballet schools international ballet companies ballet companies ballet students professional ballet dancers numerous ballet companies ballet troupes by various ballet companies leading ballet dancers |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:various_languages
internationally many countries major cities various interpretations major cities worldwide theatrical venues ballet festivals theaters worldwide theatrical venues worldwide the original choreography the original French version the classical ballet style the original Danish version the original choreography style the original setting the original style the romantic ballet style the traditional format the original language of the score the original 1832 choreography the original choreography by Filippo Taglioni |
| gptkbp:premiere |
1832
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| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:Paris
gptkb:Paris,_France |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
1832
1836 March 12, 1832 |
| gptkbp:revival |
gptkb:2000s_revival
gptkb:1980s_revival 1940s revival |
| gptkbp:revived_in |
gptkb:20th_century
gptkb:1985 various ballet companies numerous times |
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Scotland
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Scotland
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| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Romanticism
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:mythical_creatures
unrequited love |
| gptkbp:theme |
unattainable love
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_New_York_City_Ballet
gptkb:New_York_City_Ballet gptkb:Maya_Plisetskaya |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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