Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
musical composition
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:John_Tavener
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| gptkbp:crew_size |
mixed choir
for choir and organ |
| gptkbp:dedicatedTo |
the memory of the deceased
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 5 minutes
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| gptkbp:fullText |
based_on_a_text_by_St._Athanasius
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| gptkbp:genre |
choral music
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Song for Athene
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Gregorian_chant
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Byzantine_chant
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
the concept of eternal life
the_Orthodox_Christian_tradition |
| gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of |
its emotional impact
|
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
harmonious vocal lines
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
spiritual and uplifting
documentaries_about_Princess_Diana |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its simplicity and beauty
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Tavener's larger body of work
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
a significant work in contemporary choral music.
|
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
ceremonial occasions
funerals and memorials choral repertoires |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:length |
5 minutes and 30 seconds
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
performed_by_the_Westminster_Abbey_Choir
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
its ethereal quality
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| gptkbp:performedBy |
gptkb:the_King's_College_Choir
gptkb:the_BBC_Singers cathedrals and churches the London Sinfonietta various memorial services the 1997 funeral of Mother Teresa the 2002 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony the_funeral_of_Princess_Diana |
| gptkbp:premiere |
1993
|
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
gptkb:Chester_Music
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| gptkbp:recordings |
various artists
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| gptkbp:style |
contemporary classical music
|
| gptkbp:theme |
mourning and remembrance
|
| gptkbp:uses |
a cappella choir
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