It takes the average reader 12 hours and 46 minutes to read Fromental Halévy and His Operas, 1842-1862 by Robert Ignatius Letellier
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In his lifetime, the opera composer Fromental Halévy was considered the leader of the French school; his admirers included Wagner, Berlioz, and later Mahler. Today, he is chiefly remembered for his grand tragic opera La Juive (1835). Halévy, a native of Paris, was active when the French capital was at the centre of the operatic world. His 30 operas worked within established genres of grand opéra and opéra-comique, and many of them attained considerable popularity across Europe and the wider world (such as La Reine de Chypre 1841, Charles VI 1843, Les Mousquetaires de la reine 1846, and Le Val d’Andorre 1848). Although acclaimed in their day, most have not been staged for decades. This study throws light on this shadowy figure, looking at his life, contemporary opinion about him, and, most importantly, his operas. Each one is examined in terms of its origin, libretto, musical features, and place in the vibrant critical journalism of mid-19th century France. The book provides musical examples and something of the rich iconography that accompanied the creation of his works.
Fromental Halévy and His Operas, 1842-1862 by Robert Ignatius Letellier is 754 pages long, and a total of 191,516 words.
This makes it 254% the length of the average book. It also has 234% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 17 hours and 26 minutes to read Fromental Halévy and His Operas, 1842-1862 aloud.
Fromental Halévy and His Operas, 1842-1862 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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