Statements (211)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:opera |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
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| gptkbp:adaptations |
adapted into concert versions
|
| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
influenced by folk music
|
| gptkbp:audience |
well-received by audiences
appeals to both opera and musical theater fans |
| gptkbp:based_on |
the life of Baby Doe Tabor
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| gptkbp:character_arc |
Baby Doe's rise and fall
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| gptkbp:character_development |
focuses on Baby Doe's struggles
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| gptkbp:character_motivation |
driven by love and ambition
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| gptkbp:character_relationships |
explores complex relationships
central conflict between love and societal expectations |
| gptkbp:choreography |
gptkb:Martha_Clarke
gptkb:Mark_Morris gptkb:Robert_La_Fosse gptkb:Susan_Stroman Daniel Pelzig |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Douglas_Moore
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| gptkbp:costume_design |
gptkb:Catherine_Zuber
gptkb:David_C._Woolard |
| gptkbp:critical_analysis |
analyzed for its historical context
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired interest in Baby Doe Tabor's life
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
referenced in discussions of American opera
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
examines gender roles
highlights social issues represents American operatic tradition explores themes of social class examines the nature of truth explores themes of ambition explores the theme of sacrifice highlights the importance of community reflects historical events examines the role of women in society explores themes of loyalty and betrayal examines the consequences of ambition depicts the struggle for identity examines the consequences of choices addresses the theme of redemption addresses the theme of legacy addresses issues of wealth and poverty depicts the American Dream explores the theme of hope reflects on the Gold Rush era depicts the journey of self-discovery explores the theme of resilience celebrates American heritage depicts the life of a historical figure explores the nature of happiness addresses the theme of family bonds addresses the theme of love's endurance celebrates individualism depicts the complexities of human relationships depicts the quest for happiness depicts the struggle against societal norms depicts the struggle for love examines the impact of loss on individuals examines the impact of wealth on relationships explores the theme of ambition. highlights personal sacrifice portrays the impact of mining on society reflects the spirit of the American West |
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Robert_Israel
gptkb:Michael_Yeargan |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Francesca_Zambello
directed by prominent opera directors |
| gptkbp:famous_person |
gptkb:Horace_Tabor
gptkb:Baby_Doe_Tabor gptkb:Mary_Tabor |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Central_City_Opera_House
gptkb:New_York_City |
| gptkbp:first_released |
gptkb:Central_City_Opera
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:opera
tragic opera American opera |
| gptkbp:has_adaptation |
adapted into concert versions
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
set during the Gilded Age
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| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:Horace_Tabor
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| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
remains a staple in American opera repertoire
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Ballad of Baby Doe
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
considered a significant American opera
influenced later American musicals |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:folklore
gptkb:American_history American folk music mining history Gold Rush era romanticism Western American culture the American West 19th-century American literature opera traditions the Gold Rush era the Colorado Gold Rush American operatic style |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:American_history
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
the Colorado Gold Rush
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
Douglas Moore is a key figure in American opera.
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:librettist |
gptkb:John_La_Touche
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
gptkb:Natasha_Katz
gptkb:Jennifer_Tipton |
| gptkbp:lyricist |
gptkb:John_La_Touche
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Baby_Doe_Tabor
|
| gptkbp:music_composer |
gptkb:The_New_York_Philharmonic
gptkb:The_Houston_Grand_Opera_Orchestra gptkb:The_Los_Angeles_Opera_Orchestra gptkb:The_San_Francisco_Opera_Orchestra gptkb:The_Chicago_Lyric_Opera_Orchestra |
| gptkbp:music_style |
traditional operatic form
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| gptkbp:notable_aria |
' The Ballad of Baby Doe' aria
' The Silver King' aria ' The Silver Mine' aria ' The Willow Song' ' The Silver Mine'. |
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
won several awards in opera circles
|
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:The_Tabor_Opera_House
gptkb:Horace_Tabor gptkb:the_Silver_King gptkb:Baby_Doe_Tabor gptkb:The_Silver_King gptkb:Mary_Tabor The Tabor family The wealthy elite The mining community |
| gptkbp:notable_collaborators |
collaborated with various artists over the years
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| gptkbp:notable_librettist |
gptkb:John_La_Touche
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:opera
Metropolitan Opera performance |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
many renowned opera singers
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| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:Virginia_Opera
gptkb:Pittsburgh_Opera gptkb:Opera_Grand_Rapids gptkb:Portland_Opera gptkb:Chicago_Lyric_Opera gptkb:Bard_Summer_Scape gptkb:Glimmerglass_Festival gptkb:Utah_Opera gptkb:Dallas_Opera gptkb:Opera_Philadelphia gptkb:Lyric_Opera_of_Kansas_City gptkb:Santa_Fe_Opera gptkb:Atlanta_Opera gptkb:Cincinnati_Opera gptkb:Opera_Theatre_of_Saint_Louis gptkb:San_Francisco_Opera gptkb:Nashville_Opera gptkb:Chautauqua_Opera gptkb:Opera_Omaha gptkb:Minnesota_Opera gptkb:Washington_National_Opera gptkb:Opera_North gptkb:Central_City_Opera_production gptkb:Fort_Worth_Opera gptkb:Opera_San_Jose gptkb:opera gptkb:New_York_City_Opera_production gptkb:Opera_Colorado gptkb:Beverly_Hills_Opera 2015 revival 2000 revival 1996 revival |
| gptkbp:notable_scene |
the confrontation between Baby Doe and Tabor
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| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
2
two |
| gptkbp:original_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:performance |
live theater
based on real historical events |
| gptkbp:performance_style |
traditional operatic performance style
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| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
performed in summer festivals
American operatic repertoire |
| gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:The_Santa_Fe_Opera
gptkb:The_New_York_City_Opera gptkb:Central_City_Opera |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
various opera companies
|
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:1956
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| gptkbp:premiere_date |
gptkb:1956
|
| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:Central_City_Opera_House
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
November 12, 1956
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:The_Houston_Grand_Opera
gptkb:The_Santa_Fe_Opera gptkb:The_Chicago_Lyric_Opera gptkb:The_New_York_City_Opera gptkb:The_San_Francisco_Opera |
| gptkbp:production_years |
performed in various opera houses
|
| gptkbp:recordings |
gptkb:Naxos_Records
gptkb:1990_recording multiple recordings available multiple cast recordings available |
| gptkbp:research_interest |
subject of academic studies
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| gptkbp:revival |
numerous productions since 1956
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Leadville,_Colorado
Colorado in the late 19th century |
| gptkbp:sound_design |
Mark Grey
David Budries |
| gptkbp:style |
romanticism
American opera |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
love and loss
|
| gptkbp:theme |
love and loss
explores themes of ambition |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:loss
gptkb:wealth love social status love and loss wealth and poverty |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Aaron_Copland
gptkb:Kurt_Weill gptkb:opera |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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