The Riddle of the Sphinx

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical
gptkb:symphony
gptkb:orchestral_music
gptkb:mythology
gptkb:Concerto_for_Orchestra
gptkbp:adaptations ballet and film
gptkbp:adapted_into various media
modern media
gptkbp:artistic_influence French composers
gptkbp:artistic_innovation reflects changes in classical music.
gptkbp:audience engaging and thought-provoking
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:Oedipus_Rex
gptkbp:cast gptkb:Mandy_Patinkin
gptkb:Judy_Kuhn
gptkb:Brian_d'_Arcy_James
gptkb:Idina_Menzel
gptkb:Michael_Mc_Grath
gptkbp:challenges gptkb:scholars
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:intellectuals
gptkb:heroes
travelers
students of philosophy
students of literature
gptkbp:characteristic lyrical melodies
gptkbp:choreography gptkb:Martha_Graham
gptkbp:composer gptkb:André_Previn
gptkb:Paul_Dukas
gptkb:André_Jolivet
gptkb:Richard_Rodney_Bennett
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Stephen_Schwartz
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:cultural_references Sphinx riddle
gptkbp:cultural_significance explores themes of fate and knowledge
reflects societal themes of its time
gptkbp:dedicated_to the memory of a friend
gptkbp:dedication gptkb:none
dedicated to the Sphinx of Giza
to the Los Angeles Philharmonic
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Robert_Jess_Roth
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 minutes
approximately 15 minutes
approximately 30 minutes
gptkbp:educational_use studied in music programs
gptkbp:explores the human condition
the concept of truth
the nature of riddles
gptkbp:famous_event classical music festivals
gptkbp:features gptkb:the_Sphinx
gptkbp:features_character gptkb:Sphinx
gptkbp:film_technique modern film scores
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:Theater_des_Champs-Élysées
gptkbp:first_released gptkb:Off-Broadway
gptkbp:focus philosophical questions
gptkbp:genre gptkb:symphony
gptkb:musical_theatre
classical music
gptkbp:has What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon, and three legs in the evening?
a cult following
gptkbp:has_theme human life stages
gptkbp:historical_context turn of the 20th century
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied by conductors
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Riddle of the Sphinx
gptkbp:influenced modern musicals
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:Maurice_Ravel
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:Richard_Wagner
gptkb:Oedipus_Rex
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:French_impressionism
gptkbp:inspired adaptations
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkbp:instruments strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion
gptkbp:is a story of enlightenment
a story of love
a story of transformation
a story of self-discovery
a story of redemption
a story of conflict
a story of courage
a story of adventure
a story of sacrifice
a story of exploration
a story of the journey of life
a reinterpretation of the Sphinx myth
a story of choice
a story of destiny
a story of fate and free will
a story of mystery
a story of the battle between good and evil
a story of the complexity of life
a story of the consequences of choices
a story of the importance of questions
a story of the interplay of fate and choice
a story of the nature of existence
a story of the quest for knowledge
a story of the search for truth
a story of the struggle for power
a story of the unknown
a story of wisdom
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:historical_artifacts
gptkb:Puzzle
gptkb:mythical_creatures
gptkb:literary_work
gptkb:cultural_icon
gptkb:cultural_reference
gptkb:storytelling
gptkb:legends
symbol of knowledge
philosophical inquiry
mythological motif
cultural narrative
test of wit
enigmatic question
intellectual challenge
cultural reference point
storytelling element
cognitive challenge
cognitive puzzle
cultural enigma
enigmatic narrative
intellectual puzzle
mythical challenge
mythical enigma
philosophical riddle
timeless enigma
timeless question
enigmatic challenge
historical riddle
classic riddle
cultural puzzle
intellectual enigma
mythical puzzle
gptkbp:is_a_solution_for gptkb:Oedipus
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of gptkb:the_Sphinx
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in gptkb:literary_criticism
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:Thebes
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:mystery
gptkb:tragedy
the hero's journey
gptkbp:is_challenged_by gptkb:Oedipus
gptkbp:is_chronicled_in gptkb:ancient_texts
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:literary_work
cultural references
academic papers
philosophical discussions
gptkbp:is_connected_to the concept of identity
gptkbp:is_considered_as a test of intelligence
gptkbp:is_described_as mythological context
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:philosophy
academic studies
cultural studies
mythological studies
mythological literature
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:art
gptkb:narrative_structure
gptkb:theater
gptkb:sociology
gptkb:philosophy
gptkb:psychology
art history
symbolism
literary devices
philosophical discourse
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cultural analysis
narrative analysis
mythological analysis
gptkbp:is_famous_for its cleverness
gptkbp:is_known_for its enigmatic nature
gptkbp:is_linked_to gptkb:fate
the concept of fate
self-discovery
the human condition
the nature of existence
the search for meaning
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:ancient_texts
gptkb:Oedipus_trilogy
Western literature
the human experience
Oedipus myth
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as gptkb:films
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:Oedipus_Rex
gptkb:popular_culture
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Oedipus_Rex
gptkb:tragedy
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gptkb:literature
gptkb:statues
gptkb:artworks
gptkb:theater_productions
literary adaptations
gptkbp:is_set_in gptkb:Thebes
gptkb:ancient_Greece
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of knowledge and wisdom
the duality of life
the complexity of life
the quest for truth
the search for knowledge
gptkbp:is_used_for a metaphor
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:literature
psychological analysis
gptkbp:is_used_to illustrate human condition
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy remains a staple in concert halls
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Stephen_Schwartz
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:Berlin_Philharmonic
gptkbp:music_style rich harmonies
programmatic music
three main sections
frequently analyzed in musicology
gptkbp:notable_collaborations with contemporary artists
gptkbp:notable_conductors gptkb:Bernstein
gptkbp:notable_for its thematic complexity
gptkbp:notable_performances gptkb:New_York_Philharmonic
performed by various orchestras
early 20th century orchestras
gptkbp:notable_production Paris premiere
gptkbp:notable_recordings gptkb:Orchestre_de_Paris
gptkbp:notable_song gptkb:The_Riddle_Song
gptkbp:number_of_movements three
gptkbp:number_of_stages gptkb:orchestra
gptkbp:orchestration gptkb:orchestra
large orchestra
gptkbp:performance orchestral performance
requires skilled musicians
occasionally performed
gptkbp:performed_at gptkb:The_New_York_Theatre_Workshop
gptkbp:performed_by various orchestras
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:1973
1906
gptkbp:premiere_date gptkb:1993
1950
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:1998
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:The_New_York_Theatre_Workshop
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Chester_Music
gptkbp:received critical acclaim
gptkbp:record_label gptkb:Deutsche_Grammophon
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:The_Sorcerer's_Apprentice
gptkbp:repertoire symphonic repertoire
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:ancient_Egypt
gptkbp:style contemporary classical
modern classical
late Romantic
gptkbp:thematic_element human condition
mystery and enigma
gptkbp:theme recurring themes
mysterious and dramatic
gptkbp:themes gptkb:knowledge
gptkb:fate
gptkb:identity
gptkbp:year_composed 1897
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Nelson_Riddle_Orchestra
gptkb:Nelson_Riddle_Orchestra
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