How Long to Read Angels and Monsters: Male and Female Sopranos in the Story of Opera, 1600-1900

How Long Does it Take to Read Angels and Monsters: Male and Female Sopranos in the Story of Opera, 1600-1900?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 40 minutes to read Angels and Monsters: Male and Female Sopranos in the Story of Opera, 1600-1900 by Richard Somerset-Ward

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

Description

During its first two centuries, opera was dominated by sopranos. There were male sopranos, or castrati, whose supercharged voices (female vocal cords powered by male lungs) were capable of feats of vocalism that are hard to imagine today. And there were female sopranos, or prima donnas, whose long battle for social acceptance and top billing was crowned in the early nineteenth century when the castrati disappeared from the opera stage and left them supreme. Whether they were male or female, these singers were amazing virtuosi, perhaps the greatest singers there have ever been-"angels." Unfortunately, some of them (and often the most famous) were also capable of behaving extremely badly, both on and off stage-"monsters." This book tells their colorful stories. Besides providing fascinating anecdotes about some of those who graced and disgraced the operatic stage, Richard Somerset-Ward tells the story of their greatest glory-the singing tradition they founded and perfected, which we know as bel canto and which is still the backbone of operatic singing today. Rich in musical, social, and cultural lore, Angels and Monsters illuminates a unique and vanished tradition and will be irresistible to opera lovers everywhere.

How long is Angels and Monsters: Male and Female Sopranos in the Story of Opera, 1600-1900?

Angels and Monsters: Male and Female Sopranos in the Story of Opera, 1600-1900 by Richard Somerset-Ward is 340 pages long, and a total of 85,000 words.

This makes it 115% the length of the average book. It also has 104% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Angels and Monsters: Male and Female Sopranos in the Story of Opera, 1600-1900 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 44 minutes to read Angels and Monsters: Male and Female Sopranos in the Story of Opera, 1600-1900 aloud.

What Reading Level is Angels and Monsters: Male and Female Sopranos in the Story of Opera, 1600-1900?

Angels and Monsters: Male and Female Sopranos in the Story of Opera, 1600-1900 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.

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