Early Christian and Byzantine Music: History and Performance

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An article by Dr. Dimitri Conomos about Early Christian and Byzantine Music.

http://www.asbm.goarch.org/articles/early-christian-and-byzantine-music-history-and-performance/

I would like to divide this rather general presentation into two distinct, though interrelated, parts. The first is essentially historical: an overview, without too many details, of the information we have about early Christian and Byzantine music-making and its performance. The second is more reflective and subjective. It has to do with today’s legacy and the understanding of music in worship through the lens of Orthodox spirituality.