Shostakovich: The Complete Piano Sonatas
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical
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| gptkbp:characteristics |
gptkb:historical_context
complex harmonies cultural references personal expression emotional depth thematic development thematic transformation use of motifs rhythmic diversity socio-political commentary lyrical melodies varied textures satirical elements rich harmonies dramatic contrasts playful elements expressive phrasing use of silence dramatic shifts use of dissonance contrapuntal techniques intense climaxes lyrical passages expressive dynamics unexpected modulations emotional contrasts varied tempos subtle nuances |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Dmitri_Shostakovich
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
reflects Soviet era challenges
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| gptkbp:dedicated_to |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:dedication |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 60 minutes
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:1932
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| gptkbp:form |
sonata form
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:classical
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Beethoven
gptkb:Bach gptkb:Prokofiev |
| gptkbp:influences |
Western classical music
Russian folk music |
| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:piano
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| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
gptkb:Vladimir_Ashkenazy
gptkb:Martha_Argerich gptkb:Yuja_Wang |
| gptkbp:performers |
gptkb:5
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| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:Leningrad
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| gptkbp:published |
1950s
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| gptkbp:publisher |
various
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| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Modernist
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Shostakovich:_Piano_Sonata_No._7
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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