An American Symphony

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An American Symphony is the climactic orchestral piece composed and conducted by the protagonist in the film "Mr. Holland's Opus," symbolizing his lifelong dedication to music and teaching.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional musical composition
orchestral work
appearsIn Mr. Holland's Opus NERFINISHED
associatedWithTheme personal sacrifice for teaching
teacher-student relationships
value of arts education
composedByFictionalCharacter Glenn Holland NERFINISHED
conductorInFiction Glenn Holland NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
creditedComposerOnSoundtrack Michael Kamen NERFINISHED
featuresMotifsFrom Glenn Holland's earlier teaching experiences (in-film)
fictionalPremiereContext retirement tribute concert for Glenn Holland
fictionalPremiereLocation John F. Kennedy High School (fictional) NERFINISHED
filmReleaseYear 1995
genre film score
symphonic piece
includedOn commercial soundtrack album of Mr. Holland's Opus
languageOfTitle English
medium orchestra
musicStyle late-20th-century symphonic film music
narrativeRole climactic musical piece
notableFor emotional culmination of Mr. Holland's life story
partOf Mr. Holland's Opus (soundtrack) NERFINISHED
performedByFictionalCharacter Glenn Holland NERFINISHED
realWorldComposer Michael Kamen NERFINISHED
realWorldOrchestrator Michael Kamen NERFINISHED
symbolizes protagonist's dedication to teaching
protagonist's lifelong dedication to music
title An American Symphony NERFINISHED
usedAs finale of the film

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Glenn Holland in Mr. Holland's Opus notableWork An American Symphony
subject surface form: Glenn Holland
Mr. Holland's Opus notableWorkInPlot An American Symphony