Mahler's Eighth Symphony

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:symphony
gptkbp:choreography not commonly choreographed
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Gustav_Mahler
gptkbp:critical_reception widely acclaimed
gptkbp:cultural_impact performed in major concert halls worldwide
gptkbp:cultural_significance performed during significant historical events
considered a monumental work
celebrated in anniversaries and tributes
often associated with spiritual themes
represents Mahler's artistic vision
gptkbp:dedication dedicated to the memory of his daughter
gptkbp:duration approximately 80 minutes
gptkbp:historical_context composed during early 20th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mahler's Eighth Symphony
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:Alfred_Schnittke
gptkb:Dmitri_Shostakovich
gptkb:Carl_Orff
gptkb:Hector_Berlioz
gptkb:Bernstein
various adaptations and arrangements
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Richard_Wagner
gptkb:Johannes_Brahms
gptkbp:instruments strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, organ
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Symphony_of_a_Thousand
gptkbp:notable_conductors gptkb:Riccardo_Chailly
gptkb:Claudio_Abbado
gptkb:Gustav_Mahler
gptkb:Simon_Rattle
gptkb:Bernstein
gptkbp:notable_performances gptkb:Berlin_Philharmonic
gptkb:Vienna_Philharmonic
gptkbp:number_of_movements 2
gptkbp:orchestration large orchestra and chorus
gptkbp:performance_tradition often performed in festivals
performed in choral competitions
gptkbp:performers soprano soloists
bass soloists
tenor soloists
baritone soloists
large choir and soloists
mezzo-soprano soloists
gptkbp:premiere_date September 12, 1910
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:Munich,_Germany
gptkbp:record_label gptkb:Deutsche_Grammophon
gptkb:Sony_Classical
gptkb:EMI_Classics
gptkbp:recordings 1930s
multiple recordings available
gptkbp:text Latin and German texts
gptkbp:themes redemption and love
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:London_Symphony_Orchestra_Chorus
gptkb:London_Symphony_Chorus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5