How Long to Read Ricercare and Toccata

How Long Does it Take to Read Ricercare and Toccata?

It takes the average reader and 16 minutes to read Ricercare and Toccata by Gian Carlo Menotti

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

Description

Italian-American composer and librettist Gian Carlo Menotti composed his first opera in English, The Old Maid and the Thief, in 1939. It was commissioned by NBC as a radio opera (to be performed on air) and was premiered by the NBC Symphony Orchestra. Years later, Menotti adapted a theme from the opera's third scene, transforming and expanding it into an advanced two-movement work for solo piano. The first movement is a lyrical and emotive ricercare, which contains contrapuntal writing, elaborate flourishes, and flamboyant improvisatory gestures. By contrast, the second-movement toccata unfolds in steady, 16th-note perpetual motion with moments of musical humor combined with brilliant pianistic display. The concise work, approximately seven minutes in length, is often used in competitions and recitals. This edition contains helpful fingering and pedaling suggestions, as well as a discussion of form and a brief synopsis of the original opera.

How long is Ricercare and Toccata?

Ricercare and Toccata by Gian Carlo Menotti is 16 pages long, and a total of 4,096 words.

This makes it 5% the length of the average book. It also has 5% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ricercare and Toccata Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 22 minutes to read Ricercare and Toccata aloud.

What Reading Level is Ricercare and Toccata?

Ricercare and Toccata is suitable for students ages 6 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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