Tavener: The Protecting Veil
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical_composition
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| gptkbp:arrangements |
arranged for various ensembles
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| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
influenced by Western classical traditions
has had a lasting impact on audiences and musicians. |
| gptkbp:artistic_vision |
reflects Tavener's artistic vision of spirituality
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| gptkbp:audience |
appeals to classical music audiences
often evokes emotional responses |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
collaborated with various artists for performances
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:John_Tavener
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive reviews
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
significant in the UK classical music scene
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important work in contemporary sacred music
relevant in discussions of sacred music today |
| gptkbp:dedication |
dedicated to the memory of the composer’s mother
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 30 minutes
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| gptkbp:educational_use |
used in music education programs
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| gptkbp:features_song |
features lush harmonies
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| gptkbp:genre |
contemporary classical
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
reflects Tavener's spiritual journey
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
influenced contemporary composers
considered a landmark in Tavener's oeuvre |
| gptkbp:influences |
Eastern Orthodox music
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| gptkbp:influences_on_tavener |
influenced by Russian Orthodox music
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired by religious texts
inspired by the icon of the Virgin Mary |
| gptkbp:instruments |
primarily for strings
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:orchestra
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| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a staple in contemporary classical repertoire
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| gptkbp:length |
approximately 30 minutes long
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| gptkbp:music_style |
through-composed form
characterized by simplicity and depth uses repetition and variation |
| gptkbp:musical_elements |
features chant-like melodies
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| gptkbp:notable_conductors |
conducted by prominent conductors
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
performed by the London Sinfonietta
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| gptkbp:notable_production |
premiered at the Royal Festival Hall
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| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
recorded by various orchestras
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| gptkbp:performance |
performed worldwide
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| gptkbp:performance_style |
often performed with a meditative quality
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| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
performed in various interpretations
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| gptkbp:performance_venue |
performed in concert halls
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| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:1989
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| gptkbp:record_label |
released by several record labels
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| gptkbp:recordings |
available on various classical music labels
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| gptkbp:structure |
divided into several sections
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| gptkbp:style |
minimalist
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| gptkbp:text |
based on the Orthodox Christian tradition
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
explores themes of spirituality
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| gptkbp:theme |
features a central theme of protection
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Academy_of_St._Martin_in_the_Fields
gptkb:Antonio_Pappano |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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