How Long to Read The Music for Victory at Sea

How Long Does it Take to Read The Music for Victory at Sea?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 48 minutes to read The Music for Victory at Sea by George J. Ferencz

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

Description

This long-awaited study explores the creation of NBC-TV's landmark 1952-53 WWII documentary series, with particular attention to its evocative Rodgers-Bennett score. Victory at Sea, NBC-TV's innovative 1952-53 WWII documentary, was eventually broadcast to more than 100 million viewers worldwide. Its episodes chronicled the war's conflicts while highlighting the US Navy's contributions, NBC having sourced footage from the military, governments, and newsreel agencies of fourteen nations. Victory's special distinction was its music, with each episode's nonstop score recorded by the acclaimed NBC Symphony Orchestra. The music was credited to Richard Rodgers-then at the height of his fame-as composer, and Robert Russell Bennett as arranger and conductor. In fact, Rodgers composed twelve piano themes; Bennett developed these endlessly for orchestra and, in addition, composed many hours of the score outright. Part One chronicles Victory's gestation and production at NBC, its reception, the series' afterlife in syndication and home video, and the score's "Gold Record" sales success on RCA records. Part Two examines each episode in turn, focusing on how the Bennett-scored music pairs with screen action. Every transformation of the much-used Rodgers themes is cited, along with the episodes' musical inter-relationships. The hundreds of musical examples generously sample the score's 111/2 hours of music. NBC's Victory has been neglected by Richard Rodgers's biographers and by film historians. As the series celebrates its 70th anniversary, the Rodgers-Bennett score here finally receives recognition for its artistry and power.

How long is The Music for Victory at Sea?

The Music for Victory at Sea by George J. Ferencz is 397 pages long, and a total of 102,029 words.

This makes it 134% the length of the average book. It also has 125% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Music for Victory at Sea Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 17 minutes to read The Music for Victory at Sea aloud.

What Reading Level is The Music for Victory at Sea?

The Music for Victory at Sea 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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