Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:opera
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| gptkbp:action |
two acts
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
adapted into various forms including ballet and concert versions
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| gptkbp:based_on |
The Indian Queen by John Dryden
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Don_Carlos
Alonzo King of the Indians Orazia Queen of the Indians |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Henry_Purcell
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews at the time of premiere
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
reflects 17th-century attitudes towards indigenous cultures
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| gptkbp:genre |
Baroque opera
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
set during the Spanish conquest of the Americas
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| gptkbp:influence |
influenced later English operas
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:libretto |
gptkb:John_Dryden
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| gptkbp:music_style |
characterized by rich harmonies and expressive melodies
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| gptkbp:notable_aria |
' What shall I do to show how much I love her?'
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| gptkbp:notable_production |
Royal Opera House production in 2000
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| gptkbp:notable_song |
' Chorus of Indian Women'
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| gptkbp:orchestration |
strings and continuo
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| gptkbp:performance |
performed in various opera houses worldwide
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| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1695
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| gptkbp:recordings |
multiple recordings available
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:colonialism
love and betrayal |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Academy_of_Ancient_Music
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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