It takes the average reader 6 hours and 9 minutes to read Louis Laloy 1874-1944 on Debussy, Ravel and Stravinsky by Deborah Priest
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First published in 1999, this is the first study of the noted French music critic and scholar Louis Laloy, and the first collection of his writings. His writings were unique in their time and have never previously been translated. Laloy's ideas on Debussy, Ravel and Stravinsky are presented here with an introduction by Deborah Priest to each extract, placing it in the context of the period and the composer's work. Detailed annotations explain technical and cultural references. As a friend of all three composers, but especially of Debussy, Laloy wrote with great authority and influence: his work provides recollections, analytical insights, and insights into reception and performance practice. His erudition and wide range of reference make for fascinating and enlightening reading about the period. Deborah Priest provides a detailed introduction which sets Laloy's work against the background of the Paris music scene from 1900- 1940.
Louis Laloy 1874-1944 on Debussy, Ravel and Stravinsky by Deborah Priest is 358 pages long, and a total of 92,364 words.
This makes it 121% the length of the average book. It also has 113% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 24 minutes to read Louis Laloy 1874-1944 on Debussy, Ravel and Stravinsky aloud.
Louis Laloy 1874-1944 on Debussy, Ravel and Stravinsky is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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