How Long to Read Grétry's Operas and the French Public

How Long Does it Take to Read Grétry's Operas and the French Public?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 18 minutes to read Grétry's Operas and the French Public by Dr James Arnold

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

Description

Why, in the dying days of the Napoleonic Empire, did half of Paris turn out for the funeral of a composer? The death of André-Ernest-Modeste Grétry in 1813 was one of the sensations of the age, setting off months of tear-stained commemorations, reminiscences and revivals of his work. To understand this singular event, this interdisciplinary study looks back to Grétry’s earliest encounters with the French public during the 1760s and 1770s, seeking the roots of his reputation in the reactions of his listeners. The result is not simply an exploration of the relationship between a musician and his audiences, but of developments in musical thought and discursive culture, and of the formation of public opinion over a period of intense social and political change. The core of Grétry’s appeal was his mastery of song. Distinctive, direct and memorable, his melodies were exported out of the opera house into every corner of French life, serving as folkloristic tokens of celebration and solidarity, longing and regret. Grétry’s attention to the subjectivity of his audiences had a profound effect on operatic culture, forging a new sense of democratic collaboration between composer and listener. This study provides a reassessment of Grétry’s work and musical thought, positioning him as a major figure who linked the culture of feeling and the culture of reason - and who paved the way for Romantic notions of spectatorial absorption and the power of music.

How long is Grétry's Operas and the French Public?

Grétry's Operas and the French Public by Dr James Arnold is 254 pages long, and a total of 64,516 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 79% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Grétry's Operas and the French Public Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 52 minutes to read Grétry's Operas and the French Public aloud.

What Reading Level is Grétry's Operas and the French Public?

Grétry's Operas and the French Public 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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