How Long to Read Carmina Burana

By Carl Orff

How Long Does it Take to Read Carmina Burana?

It takes the average reader and 43 minutes to read Carmina Burana by Carl Orff

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

Description

(Schott). Presented in score format, these percussion parts are to be used in performing the two pianos and percussion version of Carmina Burana. Five percussion players are required for performance. Carmina Burana, first performed in 1937, is based on an important collection of thirteenth-century poems found in the monastery of Benediktbeuren. Carl Orff made selections from this collection and in robust and delicate musical colors painted a manifold picture of life. "Everything I have written up to now, and which you have unfortunately printed, you can shred into pulp. My collected works begin with 'Carmina Burana'." Carl Orff wrote to his publisher after the premiere. And so it was that his work caused a sensation in the whole world and continues to delight people of all cultures.

How long is Carmina Burana?

Carmina Burana by Carl Orff is 43 pages long, and a total of 10,879 words.

This makes it 15% the length of the average book. It also has 13% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Carmina Burana Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 59 minutes to read Carmina Burana aloud.

What Reading Level is Carmina Burana?

Carmina Burana is suitable for students ages 8 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.

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