Source: Doxologia
October 3, 2019
Source: Doxologia
VIDEO: Hungarian choir sings Agni Parthene, with bells
10/3/2019
See also
Secrets of Ancient Chants Discussed in Greece
Secrets of Ancient Chants Discussed in GreeceA meeting dedicated to the ancient Athonite musical tradition and prominent modern chanters was held in Piraeus (Thessaloniki).
"Where your treasure is, there your heart is." The state of Church singing in America
Jesse Dominick, Benedict Sheehan
"Where your treasure is, there your heart is." The state of Church singing in AmericaAn interview with choirmaster Benedict Sheehan
"I think if you really care then you’ll do something, you’ll do better, you’ll do really well if you really care. Christ said Where your treasure is there your heart is. If the liturgy in your church is sung poorly, or half-heartedly, or in a slovenly or disorderly manner, then your heart’s not there. It can’t be."
The Style and Ethos of Athonite Singing
The Style and Ethos of Athonite SingingI was fortunate to meet the last elderly monks in the area around my monastery, and they had the characteristics I’ve just described. They had full, rich voices, thunderous, but very sweet at the same time.