How Long to Read Beethoven in Beijing: Stories from the Philadelphia Orchestra's Historic Journey to China

How Long Does it Take to Read Beethoven in Beijing: Stories from the Philadelphia Orchestra's Historic Journey to China?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read Beethoven in Beijing: Stories from the Philadelphia Orchestra's Historic Journey to China by Jennifer Lin

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

Description

In 1973, Western music was banned in the People's Republic of China. But in a remarkable breakthrough cultural exchange, the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted a tour of closed-off China, becoming the first American orchestra to visit the communist nation. Jennifer Lin's Beethoven in Beijing provides a fabulous photo-rich oral history of this boundary-breaking series of concerts the orchestra performed under famed conductor Eugene Ormandy. Lin draws from interviews, personal diaries, and news accounts to give voice to the American and Chinese musicians, diplomats, journalists, and others who participated in and witnessed this historic event. Beethoven in Beijing is filled with glorious images as well as anecdotes ranging from amusing sidewalk Frisbee sessions and acupuncture treatments for sore musicians to a tense encounter involving Madame Mao dictating which symphony was to be played at a concert. A companion volume to the film of the same name, Beethoven in Beijing shows how this 1973 tour came at the dawn of a resurgence of interest in classical music in China--now a vital source of revenue for touring orchestras.

How long is Beethoven in Beijing: Stories from the Philadelphia Orchestra's Historic Journey to China?

Beethoven in Beijing: Stories from the Philadelphia Orchestra's Historic Journey to China by Jennifer Lin is 172 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 58% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Beethoven in Beijing: Stories from the Philadelphia Orchestra's Historic Journey to China Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read Beethoven in Beijing: Stories from the Philadelphia Orchestra's Historic Journey to China aloud.

What Reading Level is Beethoven in Beijing: Stories from the Philadelphia Orchestra's Historic Journey to China?

Beethoven in Beijing: Stories from the Philadelphia Orchestra's Historic Journey to China is suitable for students ages 10 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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