Statements (114)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:Samson_(film)
Samson Agonistes (musical) Samson and Delilah (opera) |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:films
gptkb:opera musicals theatre plays |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:opera
Milton's work |
| gptkbp:analysis |
examines faith and doubt
contrasts physical strength with moral weakness depicts personal and political conflict explores the theme of divine justice explores themes of strength and weakness highlights the consequences of betrayal invokes sympathy for the protagonist presents a tragic hero's downfall questions the nature of heroism reflects on freedom and captivity uses biblical narrative for dramatic effect |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Samson
Biblical story of Samson |
| gptkbp:contains |
arias
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced literature
influenced art influenced music influenced theater |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:choir
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:orcas
gptkb:tragedy |
| gptkbp:has_adaptation |
various stage productions
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| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
later composers
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| gptkbp:has_performed_at |
internationally
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| gptkbp:has_themes |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:sacrifice redemption |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Samson Agonistes
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:John_Milton
gptkb:Christian_theology classical tragedy |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Romantic poets
modern playwrights Victorian writers |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the biblical narrative
the story of Samson |
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
sheet music
digital formats |
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:streaming_platforms
CDs |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_for |
its lyrical beauty
|
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a significant work in classical music
a staple of the repertoire |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
the development of oratorio
|
| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
its historical significance
its emotional depth its orchestration its complex characters its dramatic themes its vocal demands |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Baroque music
the Western classical tradition the Handel canon the oratorio tradition |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
music critics
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its artistic merit
|
| gptkbp:is_regarded_as |
a masterpiece of the genre
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
musicology courses
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:libretto |
gptkb:Newburgh_Hamilton
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:metaphor
imagery allusion soliloquy |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Samson
|
| gptkbp:narrative |
third person
|
| gptkbp:notable_characters |
gptkb:Delilah
Manoa Harapha Samson's father |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its dramatic structure
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
' O dark, dark, dark, amid the blaze of noon.'
|
| gptkbp:performance |
revived in the 20th century
performed in 1671 |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
orchestras
soloists choirs vocal ensembles amateur groups symphonic orchestras professional ensembles |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:London
gptkb:festivals academic settings music festivals concert halls theatrical settings opera houses |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
1743
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
1671
|
| gptkbp:recorded_in |
by various artists
|
| gptkbp:recordings |
multiple versions
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Ancient_Israel
|
| gptkbp:structure |
five acts
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| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:betrayal
suffering redemption blindness |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:John_Milton
gptkb:Handel |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_Milton
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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