| ID | 8c5963d2-9e39-11f0-a418-0022482c9682 |
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| Titlecode | A126702 |
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| Title Name | Creatures of Prometheus, The (Die Geschoepfe des Prometheus), Op. 43 |
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| Marketing Copy | DIE GESCHÖPFE DES PROMETHEUS (The Creatures of Prometheus), Op. 43 is a ballet in two acts by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Choreographed by the dancer Salvatore Viganò, it is based on the Greek myth of Prometheus, who stole fire from Zeus in order to create humankind from clay. Completed in 1801, the ballet premiered on March 28 that year at the Burgtheater in Vienna in the presence of the Archduchess of Austria, Maria Theresa. Beethoven later used the finale as material for the last movement of his "Eroica" Symphony. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 2.2+BstHn.0.0: Timp: Hp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set). |
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| Instrumentation | 2.2.2+BstHn.2: 2.2.0.0: Timp: Hp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set) |
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| Commission | (not set) |
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| Dedication | (not set) |
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| Program Notes | add |
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| Title Brand | 1 |
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| Year Composed | 1801 |
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| Copyright Number | (not set) |
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| Copyright Year | (not set) |
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| Duration | 48 |
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| Ensemble Size | 13 |
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| Date Created | 2023-07-17 20:10:45.000000 |
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| Date Updated | 2025-09-30 20:10:45 |
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| Inhouse Note | (not set) |
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| Bsc Code | MUS037020 |
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| Text Author | (not set) |
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| Premier Performance Memo | (not set) |
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| Recording Credits | (not set) |
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| Awards | (not set) |
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| Title Category | 7 |
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| Title Movements | (not set) |
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| Title Grade | (not set) |
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| Set Series ID | 3C3B77E2-A6D1-4D81-492C-08DB00B0FAFD |
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| Title Instrument Category Text | Full Orchestra |
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| Title Sub Category Text | (not set) |
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| Title Sub Category | 31 |
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| Title Instrument Header | 41 |
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| Title Grade Text | (not set) |
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| Clean Url | creatures-of-prometheus-the-op-43-a126702 |
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