The Past Is Always Present: The Revival of the Byzantine Musical Tradition at Mount Athos

English

Series: Europea: Ethnomusicologies and Modernities Ser.

Volume: 13

ISBN: 2370004250

EAN: 2370004250687

Category: History / Europe / Greece/Music / History & Criticism/Music / Religious / Christian/

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Release Date: 12/30/2011

Age Range: UP-null

Synopsis: In The Past Is Always Present, Tore Tvarnø Lind examines the musical revival of Greek Orthodox chant at the monastery of Vatopaidi within the monastic society of Mount Athos, Greece. In particular, Lind focuses on the musical activities at the monastery and the meaning of the past in the monks' efforts at improving their musical performance practice through an emphasis on tradition.

The Past Is Always Present: The Revival of the Byzantine Musical Tradition at Mount Athos

Illustrated: No

Format: eBook - EPUB

Pages: 262