Properties (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
opera
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| gptkbp:action |
two acts
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| gptkbp:affiliatedWith |
large orchestra
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Grammy_Award_for_Best_Opera_Recording
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| gptkbp:basedOn |
The Marriage of Figaro
|
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:John_Corigliano
|
| gptkbp:criticalReception |
generally positive
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
reflected on the nature of power
explored themes of memory and legacy inspired discussions on historical figures |
| gptkbp:genre |
opera_buffa
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
explores the lives of historical figures in fiction.
reflects_the_tensions_leading_to_the_French_Revolution depicts_the_opulence_of_the_French_court set_during_the_reign_of_Louis_XVI |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Ghosts of Versailles
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| gptkbp:influenced |
modern opera composers
contemporary classical musicians American_opera_composers |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:French_Revolution
Beaumarchais'_plays |
| gptkbp:instrument |
brass
strings piano harp percussion woodwinds |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
1991 premiere at the Metropolitan Opera
subsequent productions in various opera houses |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Marie_Antoinette
gptkb:Figaro gptkb:Count_Almaviva gptkb:Beaumarchais Cherubino Ghosts of the past 1994 recording featuring the New York Philharmonic live performances available on DVD |
| gptkbp:performance |
approximately 2 hours
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| gptkbp:premieredOn |
1991
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| gptkbp:recordLabel |
gptkb:Columbia_Records
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Versailles,_France
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| gptkbp:theme |
love
political intrigue revolution |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:William_M._Hoffman
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