Lux Aeterna for 16 Voices

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:arrangements various arrangements exist
originally for 16 mixed voices
gptkbp:artistic_influence influenced a generation of composers.
gptkbp:associated_band professional and amateur choirs
gptkbp:audience well-received by audiences
gptkbp:available_formats sheet music and recordings
sheet music and digital formats
gptkbp:character_voice gptkb:16
gptkbp:characteristic complex harmonies
gptkbp:characteristics rich harmonic textures
gptkbp:composer gptkb:György_Ligeti
gptkbp:critical_reception widely acclaimed by critics
highly acclaimed by critics
gptkbp:cultural_impact significant impact on choral music
widely performed in choral festivals
gptkbp:cultural_influence influenced by Western classical traditions
gptkbp:cultural_references referenced in various cultural contexts
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in contemporary choral repertoire
gptkbp:dedication not specifically dedicated to anyone
not specifically dedicated
gptkbp:duration approximately 10 minutes
gptkbp:famous_event featured in choral festivals
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:Cologne,_Germany
gptkbp:form through-composed
gptkbp:genre gptkb:choir
gptkbp:historical_context reflects the avant-garde movement of the 20th century
emerged during the 20th century choral revival
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lux Aeterna for 16 Voices
gptkbp:influence influenced by existential philosophy
gptkbp:influenced modern choral composers
gptkbp:influenced_artists influenced contemporary classical music
many contemporary choral composers
gptkbp:influenced_by Eastern European folk music
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Gregorian_chant
minimalism
gptkbp:inspiration text from the Requiem Mass
gptkbp:inspired film scores and other compositions
gptkbp:inspired_by the concept of eternal light
gptkbp:instruments human voice
a cappella voices
gptkbp:language gptkb:Latin
gptkbp:language_support performed in various languages
gptkbp:material used in music education
gptkbp:music_style through-composed form
uses extended vocal techniques
gptkbp:notable_awards recognized in various music awards
gptkbp:notable_collaborations collaborated with various artists
collaborated with various conductors
gptkbp:notable_conductors conducted by prominent choral conductors
gptkbp:notable_features use of clusters and microtones
gptkbp:notable_for use of microtonality
gptkbp:notable_influence influenced film scores and contemporary music
gptkbp:notable_performance performed by various choirs
gptkbp:notable_performances performed at major music festivals
gptkbp:notable_performers performed by notable vocal ensembles
gptkbp:notable_recordings performed by the Netherlands Chamber Choir
recorded by renowned choirs
gptkbp:part_of Ligeti's body of work
gptkbp:performance requires skilled vocalists
requires precise intonation
gptkbp:performed_at international choral competitions
gptkbp:performed_by various choirs
professional choirs
gptkbp:performed_in concert halls worldwide
gptkbp:performed_in_settings performed in sacred and secular settings
gptkbp:premiere_date gptkb:1967
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Universal_Edition
gptkbp:recordings available on multiple albums
multiple recordings available
available on various music platforms
gptkbp:related_works other works by Ligeti
gptkbp:reviews received positive reviews from music critics
gptkbp:style avant-garde
gptkbp:thematic_element spirituality and transcendence
gptkbp:theme eternity and light
gptkbp:year_composed gptkb:1966
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:György_Ligeti
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5