How Long to Read A Soviet Credo: Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony

How Long Does it Take to Read A Soviet Credo: Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 3 minutes to read A Soviet Credo: Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony by Pauline Fairclough

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Composed in 1935-36 and intended to be his artistic 'credo', Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony was not performed publicly until 1961. Here, Dr Pauline Fairclough tackles head-on one of the most significant and least understood of Shostakovich's major works. She argues that the Fourth Symphony was radically different from its Soviet contemporaries in terms of its structure, dramaturgy, tone and even language, and therefore challenged the norms of Soviet symphonism at a crucial stage of its development. With the backing of prominent musicologists such as Ivan Sollertinsky, the composer could...

How long is A Soviet Credo: Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony?

A Soviet Credo: Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony by Pauline Fairclough is 296 pages long, and a total of 75,776 words.

This makes it 100% the length of the average book. It also has 93% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Soviet Credo: Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 54 minutes to read A Soviet Credo: Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony aloud.

What Reading Level is A Soviet Credo: Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony?

A Soviet Credo: Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy A Soviet Credo: Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony?

A Soviet Credo: Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony by Pauline Fairclough is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy A Soviet Credo: Shostakovich's Fourth Symphony by Pauline Fairclough on Amazon click the button below.