Music for the Royal Fireworks
GPTKB entity
Statements (91)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:orchestra
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Frideric_Handel
gptkb:Handel's_music |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
adapted for choir and orchestra
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| gptkbp:arrangements |
many orchestral arrangements
arranged for wind band |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Monarch
British classical music British royal history |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
anniversaries and festivals
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| gptkbp:commissioned |
gptkb:King_George_II
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Royal_Liverpool_Philharmonic_Orchestra
gptkb:George_Frideric_Handel gptkb:London_Symphony_Orchestra |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
celebration of peace
important work in classical repertoire |
| gptkbp:dedicated_to |
gptkb:King_George_II
|
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 20 minutes
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Green_Park,_London
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Green_Park,_London
1749 |
| gptkbp:has_written |
outdoor performance
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
18th century England
celebration of peace treaties |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Music for the Royal Fireworks
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| gptkbp:influence |
influenced later classical music
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:orchestra
military band music military music traditions later ceremonial music |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
French overture style
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| gptkbp:inspired |
fireworks displays
modern classical compositions fireworks music compositions subsequent works by other composers |
| gptkbp:instrumentation |
gptkb:orchestra
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
musicology studies
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
music festivals
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| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
festive themes
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
film soundtracks
educational music programs |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
gptkb:La_Rejouissance
gptkb:Menuet gptkb:choir Bourrée La Paix |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
festive occasions
classical music festivals classical music playlists celebratory events in Britain |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
ceremonial events
outdoor concerts fireworks displays national celebrations New Year's celebrations youth orchestras theatrical productions. |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
one of Handel's most popular works
|
| gptkbp:key |
D major
|
| gptkbp:movement |
five
|
| gptkbp:notable_conductors |
gptkb:Bernstein
|
| gptkbp:notable_features |
use of trumpets and drums
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its grandeur
|
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:sports_event
performed at the BBC Proms |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
numerous recordings exist
numerous recordings available conducted by Sir Colin Davis |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Handel's_orchestral_works
classical music repertoire |
| gptkbp:performance |
performed with period instruments
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
various orchestras
historical reenactments public celebrations outdoor festivals concert halls worldwide chamber orchestras various symphony orchestras various royal events celebration of the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle |
| gptkbp:premiere |
1749
|
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1749
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
after 1749
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| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Baroque
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| gptkbp:transcribed_for |
available for various instruments
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| gptkbp:uses |
strings
trumpets timpani woodwinds |
| gptkbp:year_composed |
1749
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