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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:symphony
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gptkbp:arrangements |
arranged for various ensembles
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gptkbp:artistic_influence |
influenced the development of choral symphonies
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gptkbp:artistic_innovation |
noted for its innovative use of orchestration
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gptkbp:artistic_legacy |
continues to influence musicians and composers today
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gptkbp:artistic_vision |
reflects Mahler's artistic vision and philosophy
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gptkbp:associated_band |
two large choirs
features extensive choral parts |
gptkbp:audience |
often described as overwhelming by audiences
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gptkbp:celebrates |
the theme of redemption
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gptkbp:choral_work |
one of the largest choral works
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gptkbp:composed_by |
gptkb:Gustav_Mahler
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gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Gustav_Mahler
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gptkbp:critical_analysis |
analyzed by musicologists and critics
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gptkbp:critical_reception |
widely acclaimed
initially mixed, later acclaimed widely acclaimed as one of Mahler's masterpieces |
gptkbp:cultural_events |
performed at significant cultural events
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gptkbp:cultural_impact |
considered one of the greatest symphonies
performed in major concert halls worldwide significant impact on choral and orchestral repertoire |
gptkbp:cultural_references |
referenced in various cultural works
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gptkbp:cultural_significance |
holds cultural significance in classical music history
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gptkbp:dedicated_to |
the power of love
the memory of a great artist |
gptkbp:dedication |
dedicated to the memory of his daughter
to the memory of the composer’s daughter |
gptkbp:demographics |
often performed for large audiences
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gptkbp:duration |
approximately 80 minutes
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gptkbp:events |
inaugural performance of the Munich Philharmonic
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gptkbp:featured_in |
music festivals
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gptkbp:features |
eight soloists
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gptkbp:finale_date |
celebrates the divine
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gptkbp:first_performance |
performed by the Munich Philharmonic
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gptkbp:has_written |
orchestra, choir, and soloists
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gptkbp:historical_context |
written during a time of personal and artistic turmoil for Mahler
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
considered a landmark in symphonic literature
marks Mahler's return to symphonic form |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mahler Symphony No. 8
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gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:choir
20th-century classical music symphonic repertoire |
gptkbp:influenced_artists |
20th-century composers
influenced later composers in the 20th century |
gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Richard_Wagner
gptkb:mysticism |
gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:choir
Romantic music influenced by Romanticism |
gptkbp:inspiration |
spiritual themes
inspired by Mahler's own experiences and beliefs |
gptkbp:instruments |
strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, organ
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gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
for its structure and themes
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_for |
its emotional depth
its grandeur and scale |
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
cultural events
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gptkbp:is_considered |
a monumental work
one of Mahler's most important works a choral symphony |
gptkbp:is_divided_into |
two parts
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gptkbp:is_notable_for |
its large scale
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gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in |
in musicology
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gptkbp:is_often_featured_in |
in classical music playlists
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gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
during festivals
renowned conductors in festivals Gustav Mahler himself in concert series. |
gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Mahler's_symphonic_cycle
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gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:Symphony_of_a_Thousand
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gptkbp:legacy |
remains a staple in the concert repertoire
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gptkbp:music_composer |
gptkb:Berlin_Philharmonic
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gptkbp:music_style |
late-Romantic
subject of extensive musical analysis exemplifies the symphonic form in the 20th century |
gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Symphony_of_a_Thousand
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gptkbp:notable_collaborations |
with various choirs
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gptkbp:notable_conductors |
gptkb:Hans_Richter
gptkb:Bernstein conducted by many renowned conductors Leonard Bernstein conducted notable performances |
gptkbp:notable_performances |
gptkb:Vienna_Philharmonic
performed at the 1910 Munich premiere |
gptkbp:notable_recordings |
by Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein conducting Simon Rattle conducting Claudio Abbado conducting |
gptkbp:number_of_movements |
2
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gptkbp:occurs_annually |
in various locations
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gptkbp:orchestration |
large orchestra and chorus
large orchestra and choir |
gptkbp:performance |
has a rich performance history since its premiere
challenging for performers due to its scale |
gptkbp:performance_tradition |
has established performance traditions
often performed in concert halls worldwide |
gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:Wiener_Staatsoper
gptkb:BBC_Proms |
gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:Chicago_Symphony_Orchestra
gptkb:London_Symphony_Orchestra large orchestra and choir large orchestral forces many major orchestras |
gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:New_York_Philharmonic
gptkb:Royal_Albert_Hall in various formats in various languages major concert halls in concert halls worldwide during anniversaries by major orchestras in its entirety in special occasions in major music festivals |
gptkbp:performers |
requires large choir and soloists
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gptkbp:premiere_date |
September 12, 1910
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gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:Munich,_Germany
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gptkbp:premiered_on |
1910
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gptkbp:record_label |
recorded by major classical music labels
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gptkbp:recorded_by |
gptkb:Deutsche_Grammophon
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gptkbp:recording_artist |
performed by many famous orchestras
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gptkbp:recordings |
gptkb:1930
CD vinyl streaming digital download numerous recordings exist numerous commercial recordings exist first recorded in 1927 |
gptkbp:repertoire |
two parts
complex symphonic structure |
gptkbp:requires |
large choral forces
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gptkbp:soloists |
multiple vocal soloists
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gptkbp:sound |
provides a unique auditory experience for listeners
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gptkbp:style |
characterized by grand scale and emotional depth
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gptkbp:text |
Latin and German texts
based on the Latin hymn Veni Creator Spiritus and Goethe's Faust A text by the poet Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock |
gptkbp:thematic_element |
features contrasting thematic elements
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gptkbp:theme |
explores themes of creation and redemption
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:David_Zinman
gptkb:The_New_York_Philharmonic gptkb:Michael_Tilson_Thomas gptkb:Los_Angeles_Philharmonic gptkb:Boston_Symphony_Orchestra |
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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