The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh
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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:orchestra
gptkb:ballet gptkb:legend gptkb:opera gptkb:song |
| gptkbp:activities |
gptkb:4
four four acts |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:ballet
gptkb:opera gptkb:film ballet adaptations adapted into various formats adapted into ballet |
| gptkbp:arrangements |
gptkb:orchestra
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| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:4
four |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:mythological_figure
Russian nationalism spiritual themes nature imagery |
| gptkbp:audience |
popular among audiences
engages audiences emotionally leaves a lasting impact on audiences |
| gptkbp:based_on |
Russian folklore
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Kitezh
gptkb:Fevroniya gptkb:Prince_Vsevolod gptkb:the_Tatar_Khan Marya the Holy Fool the Invisible City The Holy Fool Batyushka |
| gptkbp:character_appearance |
gptkb:Tatiana_Noginova
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| gptkbp:character_arc |
significant character arcs
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| gptkbp:character_development |
complex characters
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| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Kitezh and its inhabitants
Prince Vsevolod and Fevroniya explores relationships between characters |
| gptkbp:characteristics |
lyrical melodies
dramatic contrasts rich orchestration impressionistic elements |
| gptkbp:choreography |
gptkb:Vladimir_Vasiliev
gptkb:Yuri_Grigorovich gptkb:Mikhail_Fokine gptkb:Mikhail_Lavrovsky varies by production |
| gptkbp:composed_of |
gptkb:Vladimir_Belsky
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Nikolai_Rimsky-Korsakov
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
mixed reviews well-received popular among audiences acclaimed by critics mixed reviews at premiere |
| gptkbp:cultural_events |
performed during festivals
celebrated in ballet competitions |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature
inspired films inspired film adaptations inspired visual arts inspired adaptations in various media performed internationally part of Russian cultural heritage inspired educational programs studied in musicology courses inspired academic research inspired other operas inspired theatrical productions featured in opera festivals inspired modern operas inspired community performances influenced Russian arts influenced Russian cultural identity. |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
referenced in literature and art
referenced in literature referenced in music referenced in visual arts |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Russian culture
Russian cultural heritage part of Russian cultural heritage part of Russian opera repertoire depicts Russian spirituality Russian opera repertoire important in Russian opera |
| gptkbp:debut_year |
1907
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| gptkbp:dedicated_to |
the Russian people
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| gptkbp:design |
Alexander Deni
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Vladimir_Jurowski
gptkb:Valery_Gergiev various renowned directors |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 30 minutes
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| gptkbp:encourages |
cultural pride
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Ksenia's aria
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| gptkbp:famous_person |
gptkb:Kitezh
gptkb:Prince_Vsevolod Marya |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" The city is invisible to the unworthy."
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| gptkbp:features |
a city that becomes invisible
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| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Moscow
gptkb:Mariinsky_Theatre |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Saint_Petersburg
gptkb:Mariinsky_Theatre 1907 December 3, 1907 |
| gptkbp:focus |
deep thematic exploration
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:opera
classical music lyrical opera |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:literary_work community values |
| gptkbp:has_variants |
different regions of Russia
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Russian_Empire
early 20th century early 20th century Russia set during the Mongol invasion |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
reflects historical events in Russia
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh
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| gptkbp:influence |
inspired other works
inspired other composers |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:ballet
film scores orchestral suites Soviet composers modern operas symphonic poems later Russian composers later Russian operas |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:Dmitri_Shostakovich
gptkb:Sergei_Prokofiev gptkb:Igor_Stravinsky influenced later Russian composers |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:church gptkb:mythological_figure Russian nationalism Christian themes Russian folklore Russian Orthodox Church music |
| gptkbp:influences |
Russian nationalism
other operas influenced by Wagner influenced by Russian Orthodox themes |
| gptkbp:ingredients |
hidden treasures
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| gptkbp:innovation |
innovative use of orchestration
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Kitezh_legend
Russian folklore |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:literary_work
ballet adaptations |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:The_Legend_of_Kitezh
gptkb:Kitezh_legend |
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:Mikhail_Petrenko
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| gptkbp:is_a_venue_for |
gptkb:Mariinsky_Theatre
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| gptkbp:is_about |
gptkb:Kitezh
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
musicology studies
philosophical discussions sociological studies |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
Russian folklore
the idea of salvation |
| gptkbp:is_atype_of |
gptkb:artwork
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| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:studio
music streaming platforms |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
its emotional depth
music history music competitions its dramatic narrative |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
literary analyses
|
| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
the theme of redemption
the Mongol invasion |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a timeless story
a narrative of survival a narrative of hope a mystical tale a national myth |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
gptkb:archaeological_site
symbol of resilience place of refuge |
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
cultural studies
music theory classes |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
gptkb:artistic_expressions
gptkb:documentaries gptkb:films academic studies |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:Educational_Institution
music festivals classical music festivals |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
gptkb:The_Vision
gptkb:The_Finale gptkb:The_Song_of_the_Invisible_City Introduction The Battle |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
the concept of faith
the quest for identity the search for truth the preservation of culture the idea of hope |
| gptkbp:is_located_near |
gptkb:Lake_Svetloyar
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| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
cultural discussions
storytelling traditions orchestral repertoires concert programs. |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:historical_event
materialism |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:theatre
a quest for enlightenment |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
cultural events
a metaphor educational contexts gala events youth orchestras |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Russian national identity
the oral tradition Russian mythology the collective memory the spiritual landscape the Russian literary canon the Russian narrative tradition |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
Russian culture
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| gptkbp:is_protected_by |
divine forces
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
masterpiece of Russian music
a masterpiece of orchestral literature a significant work in Russian music |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its contribution to orchestral music
|
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:archaeological_site
music compositions |
| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
modern interpretations
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| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
the struggle against oppression
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| gptkbp:is_said_to_have |
a protective aura
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| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
spiritual purity
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| gptkbp:known_for |
its cultural impact
its innovative use of instruments its rich orchestral textures |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Author
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| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a staple in opera repertoire
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| gptkbp:librettist |
gptkb:Vladimir_Belsky
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| gptkbp:lighting |
gptkb:Gennady_Tishchenko
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| gptkbp:movement |
gptkb:4
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| gptkbp:music_style |
gptkb:award
romanticism rich orchestration through-composed high dramatic tension throughout well-structured drama |
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
the final scene
the wedding scene the battle scene the vision of Kitezh the vision of the city |
| gptkbp:notable_artists |
gptkb:Natalya_Romaniw
gptkb:Anna_Netrebko gptkb:Dmitri_Hvorostovsky gptkb:Vassily_Sinaisky gptkb:Vladimir_Galouzine gptkb:Yevgeny_Nesterenko gptkb:Olga_Borodina gptkb:Mikhail_Petrenko |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Kitezh
gptkb:Fevroniya gptkb:Prince_Vsevolod Dmitry Grigory Ksenia The Holy Fool |
| gptkbp:notable_conductors |
gptkb:Vladimir_Jurowski
gptkb:Mstislav_Rostropovich gptkb:Valery_Gergiev gptkb:Nikolai_Rimsky-Korsakov various renowned conductors famous conductors have conducted it |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:White_Nights_Festival
gptkb:Moscow_Easter_Festival |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its orchestration
its thematic development its lyrical melodies |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:Bolshoi_Theatre
gptkb:Mariinsky_Theatre gptkb:opera international opera houses Russian opera performed at major opera houses performed in Russia and abroad performed in traditional Russian style Russian opera festivals |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Vladimir_Malakhov
gptkb:Anna_Netrebko gptkb:Elena_Bashkirova gptkb:Vladimir_Galouzine gptkb:Ildar_Abdrazakov gptkb:Maya_Plisetskaya gptkb:Natalia_Osipova |
| gptkbp:notable_person |
various prominent singers
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| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:Bolshoi_Theatre
gptkb:Bolshoi_Ballet gptkb:Mariinsky_Theatre gptkb:Kirov_Ballet gptkb:opera revivals in major opera houses Bolshoi Theatre production |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
gptkb:Decca_Records
gptkb:London_Symphony_Orchestra gptkb:Philips_Records gptkb:Chandos_Records multiple recordings available |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
gptkb:Song_of_the_Invisible_City
gptkb:Kitezh's_chorus gptkb:Kitezh_chorus gptkb:Fevroniya's_aria gptkb:Song_of_the_Fisherman ' The Song of the Invisible City' Fevroniya's chorus Holy Fool's chorus Prince Vsevolod's chorus |
| gptkbp:official_language |
gptkb:Author
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| gptkbp:orchestration |
large orchestra
full orchestra |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Russia
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| gptkbp:part_of |
Rimsky-Korsakov's legacy
Rimsky-Korsakov's operatic works Rimsky-Korsakov's orchestral works |
| gptkbp:performance |
approximately 2.5 hours
classical ballet performed worldwide performed internationally traditional Russian |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:orchestra
gptkb:various_countries gptkb:Bolshoi_Theatre national holidays concert halls orchestras opera houses concerts worldwide symphony orchestras chamber orchestras major concert halls |
| gptkbp:plot |
involves themes of love and sacrifice
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| gptkbp:premiere |
1907
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| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1907
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Mariinsky_Theatre_Company
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| gptkbp:recorded_by |
gptkb:Royal_Concertgebouw_Orchestra
gptkb:Berlin_Philharmonic gptkb:Vienna_Philharmonic various artists |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:opera
Kitezhgrad |
| gptkbp:religion |
a source of inspiration
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Kitezh
medieval Russia Kitezh, a mythical city mythical city of Kitezh |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:award
romanticism |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
spiritual salvation
symbol of Russian identity symbolizes hope and faith |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:betrayal gptkb:heroism gptkb:Politician gptkb:Saint love nature hope redemption love and sacrifice explores the idea of invisibility |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Saint love recurring motifs spiritual and mystical themes |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:heroism gptkb:Saint love faith the nature of reality redemption the importance of tradition the importance of community the conflict between good and evil the journey of self-discovery the impact of war the search for identity the search for truth the quest for enlightenment faith and redemption the quest for truth the relationship between man and nature the exploration of the human condition the exploration of spirituality the significance of sacrifice the significance of love the significance of memory the quest for love the role of destiny the idea of redemption the power of faith the exploration of faith the exploration of the human spirit the exploration of hope the reconciliation of past and present the transcendence of love |
| gptkbp:user_reviews |
praised for its emotional depth
praised for its storytelling praised for its music praised for its choreography praised for its visual design |
| gptkbp:written_in |
various forms of art
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| gptkbp:year_composed |
1905
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sergei_Rachmaninoff
gptkb:Dmitri_Hvorostovsky gptkb:Tchaikovsky gptkb:Aram_Khachaturian gptkb:Sophie_Koch gptkb:Mariinsky_Theatre |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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