How Long to Read Harrison Birtwistle: The Mask of Orpheus

How Long Does it Take to Read Harrison Birtwistle: The Mask of Orpheus?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read Harrison Birtwistle: The Mask of Orpheus by Jonathan Cross

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

Description

Hailed at its premiere at the London Coliseum in 1986 as the most important musical and theatrical event of the decade, The Mask of Orpheus is undoubtedly a key work in Harrison Birtwistle's output. His subsequent stage and concert pieces demand to be evaluated in its light. Increasingly, it is also viewed as a key work in the development of opera since the Second World War, a work that pushed at the boundaries of what was possible in lyrical theatre. In its imaginative fusion of music, song, drama, myth, mime and electronics, it has become a beacon for many younger composers, and the object...

How long is Harrison Birtwistle: The Mask of Orpheus?

Harrison Birtwistle: The Mask of Orpheus by Jonathan Cross is 196 pages long, and a total of 50,176 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Harrison Birtwistle: The Mask of Orpheus Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Harrison Birtwistle: The Mask of Orpheus aloud.

What Reading Level is Harrison Birtwistle: The Mask of Orpheus?

Harrison Birtwistle: The Mask of Orpheus 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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