Mahler Symphony No. 8

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:symphony
gptkbp:arrangements arranged for various ensembles
gptkbp:artistic_influence influenced the development of choral symphonies
gptkbp:artistic_innovation noted for its innovative use of orchestration
gptkbp:artistic_legacy continues to influence musicians and composers today
gptkbp:artistic_vision reflects Mahler's artistic vision and philosophy
gptkbp:associated_band two large choirs
features extensive choral parts
gptkbp:audience often described as overwhelming by audiences
gptkbp:celebrates the theme of redemption
gptkbp:choral_work one of the largest choral works
gptkbp:composed_by gptkb:Gustav_Mahler
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Gustav_Mahler
gptkbp:critical_analysis analyzed by musicologists and critics
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
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
gptkbp:cultural_significance holds cultural significance in classical music history
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
gptkbp:duration approximately 80 minutes
gptkbp:events inaugural performance of the Munich Philharmonic
gptkbp:featured_in music festivals
gptkbp:features eight soloists
gptkbp:finale_date celebrates the divine
gptkbp:first_performance performed by the Munich Philharmonic
gptkbp:has_written orchestra, choir, and soloists
gptkbp:historical_context written during a time of personal and artistic turmoil for Mahler
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
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
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in for its structure and themes
gptkbp:is_celebrated_for its emotional depth
its grandeur and scale
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in cultural events
gptkbp:is_considered a monumental work
one of Mahler's most important works
a choral symphony
gptkbp:is_divided_into two parts
gptkbp:is_notable_for its large scale
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in in musicology
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in in classical music playlists
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
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Symphony_of_a_Thousand
gptkbp:legacy remains a staple in the concert repertoire
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:Berlin_Philharmonic
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
gptkbp:notable_collaborations with various choirs
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
gptkbp:occurs_annually in various locations
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
gptkbp:premiere_date September 12, 1910
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:Munich,_Germany
gptkbp:premiered_on 1910
gptkbp:record_label recorded by major classical music labels
gptkbp:recorded_by gptkb:Deutsche_Grammophon
gptkbp:recording_artist performed by many famous orchestras
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
gptkbp:soloists multiple vocal soloists
gptkbp:sound provides a unique auditory experience for listeners
gptkbp:style characterized by grand scale and emotional depth
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
gptkbp:theme explores themes of creation and redemption
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