orthodox chant
what it is
Strictly speaking, Byzantine music is the medieval sacred chant of Christian Churches following the Orthodox rite. This tradition, encompassing the Greek-speaking world, developed in Byzantium from the establishment of its capital, Constantinople, in 330 until its fall in 1453. It is undeniably of composite origin, drawing on the artistic and technical productions of the classical age, on Jewish music, and inspired by the monophonic vocal music that evolved in the early Christian cities of Alexandria, Antioch and Epheus.
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What is orthodox chant?
Strictly speaking, Byzantine music is the medieval sacred chant of Christian Churches following the Orthodox rite. This tradition, encompassing the Greek-speaking world, developed in Byzantium from the establishment of its capital, Constantinople, in 330 until its fall in 1453. It is undeniably of composite origin, drawing on the artistic and technical productions of the classical age, on Jewish music, and inspired by the monophonic vocal music that evolved in the early Christian cities of Alexandria, Antioch and Epheus.
What are good orthodox chant albums to start with?
Try Bulgarian And Russian Orthodox Chants by Boris Christoff, Pascha Hymns of the Resurrection by The Choir of St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Early Russian Orthodox Chant by The Chamber Choir of Orthodox Sacred Music, and Orthodox Chant by Cosmic Voices from Bulgaria.
Who are some women making orthodox chant?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/orthodox-chant/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making orthodox chant, from mainstream to underground.
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