Christmas Carols of the Russian Orthodox Church

Vocal music has always constituted an integral part of religious cults of all nations. Yet scarcely ever have there been stronger ties between the chant and the prayer then in the Orthodox liturgy. In the Orthodox liturgical chant, one can find both the splendor of the Byzantium Church ceremonies and the nostalgia of small wooden churches; on the one hand world of ecstasy and on the other lament of the biggest sinner. The tremendously strong impression that the ‘Orthodox singing’ makes on listeners can be ascribed to its duality: it is very simple in its vocal devices, yet enchantingly elaborate in its effects. Among its means of expression there is simple recitation as well as master like polyphony of vocal concertos. Even today this

Christmas Carols of the Russian Orthodox Church

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