Statements (159)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:opera
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| gptkbp:action |
three acts
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| gptkbp:adaptations |
adapted into films
various adaptations in different media |
| gptkbp:audience |
engages audiences emotionally
initially controversial among audiences |
| gptkbp:based_on |
Parzival by Wolfram von Eschenbach
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Gurnemanz
gptkb:Titurel gptkb:Kundry gptkb:Amfortas gptkb:Klingsor |
| gptkbp:choreography |
minimal choreography
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Richard_Wagner
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| gptkbp:costume_design |
historically inspired costumes
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
widely acclaimed
mixed reviews at premiere controversial at premiere |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced later operas
inspired various adaptations performed worldwide inspired films and literature influenced modern opera influenced literature influenced many composers influenced visual arts influenced theater subject of numerous analyses impact on Western classical music tradition |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
referenced in literature
referenced in various cultural works referenced in film referenced in theater referenced in popular music referenced in visual arts |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
considered a masterpiece of opera
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| gptkbp:dedicated_to |
gptkb:Cosima_Wagner
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 5 hours
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| gptkbp:famous_person |
gptkb:Gurnemanz
gptkb:Parsifal gptkb:Kundry gptkb:Amfortas gptkb:Klingsor |
| gptkbp:film_technique |
inspired film scores and soundtracks
influenced theatrical productions beyond opera |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:festival
gptkb:Bayreuth_Festspielhaus 1882 |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
composed during the late 19th century
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
significant in the history of opera
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Parsifal
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| gptkbp:influence |
film music
modern opera influenced by Schopenhauer's philosophy |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Arnold_Schoenberg
gptkb:Benjamin_Britten gptkb:Gustav_Mahler gptkb:Philip_Glass gptkb:Richard_Strauss |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Arthurian_legend
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| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:German_Romanticism
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Arthurian_legend
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Parzival by Wolfram von Eschenbach
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| gptkbp:is_set_in |
elaborate set designs
|
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:German
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains influential in opera today
|
| gptkbp:libretto |
gptkb:Richard_Wagner
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Parsifal
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| gptkbp:motif |
redemption motif
Grail motif innocence motif spirituality motif suffering motif |
| gptkbp:music_style |
late Romantic
analyzed in musicology studies complex musical structure integrates music, drama, and visual arts |
| gptkbp:notable_aria |
Amfortas' lament
' Amfortas! Die Wunde!' ' Ich sah das Kind' ' Mild und leise' ' Nur eine Waffe taugt' ' Parsifal, der reine Tor' Parsifal's transformation Amfortas! Die Wunde! (Amfortas! The wound!) Amfortas! Die Wunde! Ich sah das Kind |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Gurnemanz
gptkb:Parsifal gptkb:Kundry gptkb:Amfortas gptkb:Klingsor |
| gptkbp:notable_conductors |
gptkb:Hans_Richter
gptkb:Herbert_von_Karajan gptkb:Daniel_Barenboim gptkb:Bernstein conducted by many renowned conductors |
| gptkbp:notable_performances |
gptkb:Bavarian_State_Opera
gptkb:festival gptkb:Lyric_Opera_of_Chicago gptkb:La_Scala gptkb:Royal_Opera_House gptkb:Vienna_State_Opera gptkb:San_Francisco_Opera gptkb:Australian_Opera gptkb:opera gptkb:Wagner_Festival_in_Bayreuth |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
many famous opera singers have performed
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| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:Bayreuth_Festival_productions
gptkb:San_Francisco_Opera_production Royal Opera House production Metropolitan Opera production Bavarian State Opera production Vienna State Opera production Metropolitan Opera productions Royal Opera House productions |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" He who knows nothing, he who knows nothing..."
" The Grail is a symbol of divine grace." " The pure fool will redeem the world." |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
gptkb:Karajan's_recording
Barenboim's recording Levine's recording |
| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
gptkb:3
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| gptkbp:orchestration |
large orchestra
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| gptkbp:performance |
approximately 5 hours
specific performance practices developed |
| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
gptkb:festival
performed regularly worldwide |
| gptkbp:performance_venue |
performed in major opera houses worldwide
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| gptkbp:premiere |
1882
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| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1882-07-26
July 26, 1882 |
| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:Bayreuth_Festspielhaus
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| gptkbp:record_label |
recorded by major classical labels
|
| gptkbp:recordings |
numerous recordings exist
numerous recordings available |
| gptkbp:revival |
frequent revivals in opera houses
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| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
subject of extensive scholarly research
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Holy_Grail
Grail Castle |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:Holy_Grail
feminine archetype spear of destiny |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:spirituality
innocence compassion suffering redemption explores themes of innocence and experience |
| gptkbp:theme |
leitmotifs used throughout
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| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:spirituality
innocence compassion redemption |
| gptkbp:wagnerian_philosophy |
reflects Wagner's philosophical ideas
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| gptkbp:wagnerian_themes |
redemption and suffering
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Bernstein
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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