Symphony No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131
GPTKB entity
Statements (106)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:orchestra
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sergei_Prokofiev
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| gptkbp:arrangements |
arranged for various ensembles
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Monarch
Resistance against oppression Artistic expression during conflict Cultural identity of the Soviet Union |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
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| gptkbp:characteristics |
Heroic themes
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
With various orchestras
With various soloists With various conductors |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Dmitri_Shostakovich
gptkb:Igor_Stravinsky |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired films and documentaries
part of educational programs featured in classical music festivals used in political contexts performed at commemorative events |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of resistance
symbol of resistance during WWII |
| gptkbp:dedication |
gptkb:Leningrad
to the people of Leningrad |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 30 minutes
approximately 75 minutes |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Kuibyshev
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Leningrad
conducted by Evgeny Mravinsky |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Composed during the Siege of Leningrad
written during the Siege of Leningrad Composed during a time of war |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Represents Soviet resilience
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Symphony No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Later symphonic works
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:Arvo_Pärt
gptkb:Esa-Pekka_Salonen gptkb:Tchaikovsky gptkb:Sofia_Gubaidulina gptkb:Bernstein |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:World_War_II
Russian folk music Cultural heritage of Russia European classical traditions Personal experiences of the composer Political climate of the time Shostakovich's earlier works Shostakovich's life experiences Shostakovich's political views |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Shostakovich
Russian classical music |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
the suffering of the Soviet people
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| gptkbp:inspired |
Cultural movements
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| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:orchestra
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| gptkbp:key |
C-sharp minor
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Enduring popularity
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| gptkbp:movement |
gptkb:Allegretto
gptkb:Allegro_non_troppo gptkb:4 gptkb:Adagio Moderato |
| gptkbp:music_style |
Sonata form
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| gptkbp:notable_conductors |
gptkb:Herbert_von_Karajan
gptkb:Gustavo_Dudamel gptkb:Simon_Rattle gptkb:Valery_Gergiev gptkb:Bernstein |
| gptkbp:notable_features |
Powerful orchestration
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
frequently performed worldwide
1942 premiere in Kuibyshev Performed at the United Nations Performed at the 1945 victory celebrations Performed in major cities globally |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
conducted by Leonard Bernstein
numerous commercial recordings conducted by Herbert von Karajan Conducted by Leonard Bernstein conducted by Gustavo Dudamel Conducted by Herbert von Karajan conducted by Valery Gergiev conducted by Simon Rattle Conducted by Valery Gergiev |
| gptkbp:opus_number |
131
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| gptkbp:orchestration |
large orchestra
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| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:Leningrad_Philharmonic_Orchestra
gptkb:New_York_Philharmonic gptkb:Berlin_Philharmonic_Orchestra gptkb:London_Symphony_Orchestra Concert halls worldwide Various international festivals |
| gptkbp:premiere |
performed by the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra
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| gptkbp:premiere_date |
gptkb:1952
1941 |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1942
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| gptkbp:recorded_by |
Various orchestras
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Symphony_No._8
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| gptkbp:stations |
widely acclaimed
Widely acclaimed |
| gptkbp:style |
Symphonic
symphonic |
| gptkbp:themes |
Hope and despair
Tragic elements Struggle and triumph March theme Leningrad theme |
| gptkbp:year_composed |
gptkb:1952
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