Piano Variations on a Theme by Messiaen
GPTKB entity
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical_composition
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Franz_Liszt
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Mitsuko_Uchida
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| gptkbp:characteristics |
rich harmonic language
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Olivier_Messiaen
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally well-received
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
reflects post-war Europe
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important in 20th-century music
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| gptkbp:dedication |
to the memory of the composer’s son
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| gptkbp:difficulty |
highly complex
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 20 minutes
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Paris
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| gptkbp:form |
variations
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| gptkbp:genre |
classical music
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the avant-garde movement
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Piano Variations on a Theme by Messiaen
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| gptkbp:influence |
influenced contemporary composers
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| gptkbp:influenced |
piano music of the late 20th century
piano teaching methods. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Eastern music traditions
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| gptkbp:influences |
French music
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired by nature
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Messiaen's earlier works
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| gptkbp:instrumentation |
gptkb:musician
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
in musicology studies
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| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
lyrical melodies
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| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
in music theory courses
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
in concert programs
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| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
in solo recitals
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its emotional depth
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| gptkbp:music_style |
distinctive and innovative
non-traditional form uses modes of limited transposition |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
rich textures
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| gptkbp:notable_features |
use of color in music
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
its intricate counterpoint
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
performed by many renowned pianists
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| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
available on various labels
performed by Pierre-Laurent Aimard |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Messiaen's_oeuvre
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| gptkbp:performance |
varies by performer
requires advanced technique |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
music festivals
many international pianists |
| gptkbp:premiere |
1950
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Alphonse_Leduc
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| gptkbp:related_works |
Variations for piano
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| gptkbp:repertoire |
standard piano repertoire
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| gptkbp:style |
modern classical
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| gptkbp:technique |
complex rhythms
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
based on a theme by Messiaen
explores spiritual themes explores variations extensively |
| gptkbp:year_composed |
gptkb:1949
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