Requiem for Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, 2 Mixed Choirs and Orchestra

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:arrangements arranged for various ensembles
gptkbp:artistic_influence influenced by jazz and folk music
gptkbp:audience evokes strong emotional responses
appeals to classical music enthusiasts
gptkbp:available_formats CD, vinyl, digital
gptkbp:collaborations collaborated with various artists
gptkbp:composer gptkb:György_Ligeti
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced modern choral works
gptkbp:cultural_significance remains relevant in contemporary music
explores themes of death and mourning
gptkbp:dedication to the victims of war
gptkbp:duration approximately 30 minutes
gptkbp:educational_use studied in musicology courses
gptkbp:genre classical music
gptkbp:historical_context composed during the Cold War era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Requiem for Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, 2 Mixed Choirs and Orchestra
gptkbp:influenced contemporary classical music
gptkbp:influences traditional requiem mass
gptkbp:inspiration Ligeti's personal experiences
gptkbp:instruments orchestra and choirs
gptkbp:language gptkb:Latin
gptkbp:music_composer influenced by other avant-garde composers
gptkbp:music_style multi-movement work
complex and innovative
uses extended vocal techniques
gptkbp:notable_conductors conducted by prominent conductors
gptkbp:notable_features use of vocal techniques
gptkbp:notable_performances performed at major music festivals
gptkbp:notable_production premiered in major cities
gptkbp:notable_recordings recorded by famous orchestras
gptkbp:performance requires skilled vocalists
difficult for performers
gptkbp:performance_venue performed in concert halls worldwide
gptkbp:performed_by various orchestras
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:1965
gptkbp:recordings multiple recordings available
gptkbp:related_works other requiem compositions
gptkbp:style avant-garde
gptkbp:thematic_element spirituality and existentialism
gptkbp:year_composed gptkb:1965
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:György_Ligeti
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5