The White Devil

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:opera
gptkb:play
gptkbp:adaptation adapted from a play
gptkbp:author gptkb:John_Webster
gptkbp:based_on The White Devil (play) by John Webster
gptkbp:character gptkb:Servant
gptkb:Cardinal
gptkb:murder
gptkb:Duchess_of_Malfi
gptkb:Ghost
gptkb:Isabella
gptkb:Duke_of_Bracciano
gptkb:Pope
Brachiano
Flamineo
Vittoria Corombona
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Thomas_Adès
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact performed internationally
subject of academic studies
inspired adaptations in other media
discussed in musicology
influenced other operas
featured in opera festivals
recognized in opera awards
gptkbp:debut_year 1612
gptkbp:duration approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
gptkbp:first_performance 1612
2014-03-05
gptkbp:genre gptkb:tragedy
tragic opera
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The White Devil
gptkbp:influenced_by Jacobean tragedy
gptkbp:influences modern opera
gptkbp:inspiration John Webster's works
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:librettist gptkb:Libby_Purves
gptkbp:main_character Vittoria Corombona
Duke Brachiano
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:Duchess_of_Malfi
gptkb:Duke_of_Bracciano
Flamineo
Vittoria Corombona
gptkbp:notable_production subsequent revivals
2014 premiere production
gptkbp:orchestration large orchestra
gptkbp:performed_at gptkb:The_Royal_Opera
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:2014
gptkbp:recordings available on CD
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Italy
gptkbp:style contemporary classical
gptkbp:theater gptkb:Royal_Opera_House
gptkbp:theme gptkb:power
gptkb:revenge
gptkb:corruption
gptkb:deception
gptkbp:themes gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:revenge
power dynamics
gender roles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dark
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4