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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legendary_figure
gptkb:opera gptkb:historical_figure gptkb:drama gptkb:legends gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:ballet gptkb:comic_book gptkb:opera gptkb:video_game gptkb:film film adaptations exist |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:ballet gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:films
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| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:literature
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| gptkbp:artistic_vision |
gptkb:sculptures
paintings plays |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Liberty
gptkb:Switzerland gptkb:Tell's_Bridge gptkb:Tell's_Cave gptkb:Tell's_Chapel gptkb:Tell's_Epic gptkb:Tell's_Festival gptkb:Tell's_Folklore gptkb:Tell's_Fountain gptkb:Tell's_Legacy gptkb:Tell's_Legend gptkb:Tell's_Mountain gptkb:Tell's_Oak gptkb:Tell's_Saga gptkb:Tell's_Stone gptkb:Tell's_Tale gptkb:Tell's_Tradition gptkb:Archery Resistance against foreign rule Swiss independence Tell's Cultural Significance Tell's Culture Tell's Heritage Tell's History Tell's Influence Tell's Mythology Tell's Narrative Tell's National Symbol Tell's Oral Tradition Tell's Story Tell's Storytelling Tell's Valley Tell's Village the Tellskapelle apple shooting |
| gptkbp:based_on |
Swiss folklore
Wilhelm Tell by Friedrich Schiller |
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Uri
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Gioachino_Rossini
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:tyranny
gptkb:rebellion |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
performed worldwide
highly regarded initially mixed reviews later became a classic |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:theater
European literature Swiss culture influenced later operas inspired adaptations |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:legendary_figure
gptkb:treasure_hunting symbol of freedom celebration of liberty Swiss independence part of Swiss folklore symbol of Swiss nationalism symbol of Swiss identity |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
gptkb:heroism
gptkb:justice gptkb:sacrifice liberty unity valor defiance Swiss independence |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:comics
gptkb:opera gptkb:literature gptkb:artworks gptkb:film Sculptures |
| gptkbp:died_in |
historical ambiguity
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| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Gessler
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| gptkbp:family |
son named Walter
Son, Walter Tell |
| gptkbp:famous_action |
Shooting an apple off his son's head
|
| gptkbp:famous_event |
Rebellion against Habsburgs
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
shooting an apple off his son's head
Defiance against oppression defying tyranny Legendary archery skills |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I will shoot the apple from my son's head."
" Freedom or death" " I am the master of my fate" " I will not bow to tyranny." |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:literature
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:La_Scala,_Milan
1804 |
| gptkbp:focus |
family loyalty
individual vs. authority sacrifice for freedom |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:tragedy Romantic opera |
| gptkbp:has_adaptation |
gptkb:theater
gptkb:theatrical_performances gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:has_conflict_with |
gptkb:Albrecht_Gessler
gptkb:Gessler |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
Swiss nationalism
|
| gptkbp:has_lore |
in Switzerland
Apple shot |
| gptkbp:has_symbol |
gptkb:Apple
gptkb:Archery |
| gptkbp:has_variations |
Tell legend
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
early 14th century
Habsburg rule in Switzerland reflects Swiss struggle for independence set during the 14th century |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:William_Tell
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Middle_Ages
14th century |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William Tell
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| gptkbp:influence |
Swiss national identity
inspired other composers inspired playwrights inspired filmmakers |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:Giuseppe_Verdi
gptkb:Richard_Wagner gptkb:Giacomo_Puccini inspired plays inspired novels inspired poetry considered Rossini's last opera |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:opera
local legends Swiss folklore |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:art
gptkb:nationalism gptkb:music |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:national_identity
Artistic works |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:historical_figure |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:Hero gptkb:culture gptkb:legendary_figure gptkb:Archer gptkb:fictional_character gptkb:poetry gptkb:historical_figure gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:national_flag gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:cultural_practices gptkb:fairy_tales gptkb:historical_fiction gptkb:treasure_hunting gptkb:legends symbol of resistance symbol of justice symbol of courage heroic figure cultural hero symbol of national identity symbol of liberty patriotic figure figure of folklore cultural narrative heroic narrative epic narrative historical icon heroic archetype cultural myth mythical narrative historical myth historical epic cultural story mythical story patriotic symbol figure of resistance folk legend hero of the people folk tale character storytelling figure epic story cultural epic historical tale legendary story historical story legendary archetype hero of folklore legendary archer heroic story cultural tale cultural legend in Europe figure of Swiss pride hero of Swiss folklore icon of resistance against oppression legendary figure in Swiss history symbol of Swiss unity heroic tale Swiss folk hero character in Swiss folklore character in Swiss history character in Swiss legends character in Swiss narratives character in Swiss tales cultural hero of Switzerland cultural icon of Switzerland figure in Swiss culture figure in Swiss history figure in Swiss history and culture figure in Swiss mythology figure in Swiss national mythology figure in Swiss storytelling figure of Swiss folklore figure of Swiss heritage figure of Swiss legend hero of Swiss history hero of the Swiss Alps hero of the Swiss Confederation hero of the Swiss Reformation hero of the Swiss people hero of the Swiss tradition icon of Swiss culture icon of Swiss heritage icon of liberty legendary character in Swiss folklore legendary figure in European folklore legendary figure in Swiss culture legendary marksman symbol of Swiss independence symbol of the Swiss spirit |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:the_Swiss_Alps
freedom liberty archery the struggle for freedom the apple the legend of the apple Swiss independence the Tellskapelle the Rütli Oath the cantons of Uri |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:songs
gptkb:festivals gptkb:National_Day_of_Switzerland gptkb:William_Tell_Day gptkb:literature gptkb:literary_work historical reenactments Swiss culture Swiss folklore national stories Tell Day |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
discussions of liberty
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| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
the Swiss Rebellion
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:literature gptkb:artworks gptkb:film folktales plays |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
bravery
defiance against tyranny shooting an apple off his son's head legendary archery skills his defiance against Gessler |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
gptkb:Rütli_Oath
the concept of justice the struggle against tyranny the story of Gessler's hat the Tellskapelle the legend of Tell's cross the story of the apple |
| gptkbp:is_mentioned_in |
gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:songs William Tell (opera) by Rossini |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:Robin_Hood
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| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:theater_productions
a defender of the oppressed a skilled marksman a brave father |
| gptkbp:is_often_described_as |
gptkb:the_Swiss_Robin_Hood
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Swiss history
Swiss folklore Swiss national identity the Tell legend the Swiss national identity the Swiss national mythos the Swiss national narrative the folklore of Switzerland the narrative of Swiss resistance the history of Switzerland |
| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:statues gptkb:Patriot brave skilled skilled marksman an expert marksman |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:poetry
gptkb:music various artworks |
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
gptkb:art
gptkb:statues gptkb:artworks |
| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
freedom
|
| gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:treasure_hunting
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
crossbow shooting
Defiance against Gessler |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Italian
gptkb:German |
| gptkbp:legendary_status |
Heroic figure
|
| gptkbp:libretto |
gptkb:Ferdinand_Lemaire
gptkb:Ferdinand_Hérold |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:William_Tell
|
| gptkbp:music_style |
dramatic orchestration
melodic and lyrical use of folk elements |
| gptkbp:mythology |
expert marksman
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| gptkbp:notable_aria |
L'orage
Asile héréditaire |
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:Grammy_Award
gptkb:Grammy_Hall_of_Fame |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:William_Tell
Gesler Hedwige Jemmy |
| gptkbp:notable_collaborations |
Sombre forêt
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
The apple shot story
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
The Tell legend
|
| gptkbp:notable_locations |
gptkb:Lake_Lucerne
|
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:Metropolitan_Opera,_New_York
gptkb:Royal_Opera_House,_Covent_Garden gptkb:La_Scala,_Milan |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Joan_Sutherland
gptkb:Renata_Tebaldi gptkb:Plácido_Domingo gptkb:Luciano_Pavarotti gptkb:Beverly_Sills |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I will not be a slave."
" The arrow that strikes the apple is the arrow of freedom." |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
gptkb:Decca_Records
gptkb:Sony_Classical gptkb:EMI_Classics gptkb:Philips_Records DG conducted by Herbert von Karajan conducted by Antonio Pappano conducted by John Eliot Gardiner conducted by Claudio Abbado conducted by Riccardo Muti |
| gptkbp:notable_scene |
the apple shot scene
the confrontation with Gesler the final battle against tyranny the rescue of Jemmy |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
Chorus of the People
Chorus of the Swiss |
| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
gptkb:4
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Crossbowman
|
| gptkbp:orchestration |
gptkb:orchestra
large orchestra |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Switzerland
|
| gptkbp:originated_in |
gptkb:Switzerland
|
| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
performed regularly worldwide
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:William_Tell_Overture
|
| gptkbp:plot_point |
Gessler's hat
Tell's arrest Tell's escape Tell's revenge Tell's trial apple shot uprising against Gessler |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
various actors
|
| gptkbp:portrayed_in |
gptkb:films
|
| gptkbp:premiere |
1829
|
| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:Weimar
|
| gptkbp:recordings |
numerous recordings available
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Gessler
Gessler's hat |
| gptkbp:revival |
frequent
|
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:Hero
gptkb:father gptkb:Archer gptkb:Boxer |
| gptkbp:ruler |
gptkb:Albrecht_Gessler
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Switzerland
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Switzerland
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:Resistance
resistance resistance against oppression |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:heroism
gptkb:oppression gptkb:family freedom |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Freedom
gptkb:oppression freedom |
| gptkbp:writings |
" William Tell" by Friedrich Schiller
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Friedrich_Schiller
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Friedrich_Schiller
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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