Hi,
I'm new to Byzantine chant and have the following question. What is proper Byzantine chanting? I hear a lot about Lycourgous Angelopolous and how he "ruined" byzantine chanting. Or for example that Simonopetra's chanting is also not considered as authentic Byzantine chant. Why? And what is considered to be the most proper, authentic Byzantine chant?
Could anyone suggest any recordings to listen to in any language? I'd be interested in choirs or separate chanters. Recordings can be old, new, doesn't matter. I just want to hear how real, authentic Byzantine chant is supposed to sound. Maybe someone can just link me to some of the parts of the greek forum dedicated to separate chanters or choirs. The more recordings the better. Would prefer to listen to a monastic choir...
P.s. How does the Vatopedi monastery fare as far as correct chanting goes?
P.p.s. Would be great if anyone could link me to some properly executed slavonic Byzantine chant because I understand Church Slavonic well. Currently I have recordings made in Hilandar and by fr. Paisios Tanasievich and have heard much positive things said about these particular recordings.
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EDIT: Thanks! One last question. I know that for example Simonopetra and Vatopedi have a lot of audio cds, but their chanting is not authentic.
Are there any cds of any monastic choirs that chant properly? I'd be willing to pay if they're sold online.
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I'm new to Byzantine chant and have the following question. What is proper Byzantine chanting? I hear a lot about Lycourgous Angelopolous and how he "ruined" byzantine chanting. Or for example that Simonopetra's chanting is also not considered as authentic Byzantine chant. Why? And what is considered to be the most proper, authentic Byzantine chant?
Could anyone suggest any recordings to listen to in any language? I'd be interested in choirs or separate chanters. Recordings can be old, new, doesn't matter. I just want to hear how real, authentic Byzantine chant is supposed to sound. Maybe someone can just link me to some of the parts of the greek forum dedicated to separate chanters or choirs. The more recordings the better. Would prefer to listen to a monastic choir...
P.s. How does the Vatopedi monastery fare as far as correct chanting goes?
P.p.s. Would be great if anyone could link me to some properly executed slavonic Byzantine chant because I understand Church Slavonic well. Currently I have recordings made in Hilandar and by fr. Paisios Tanasievich and have heard much positive things said about these particular recordings.
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EDIT: Thanks! One last question. I know that for example Simonopetra and Vatopedi have a lot of audio cds, but their chanting is not authentic.
Are there any cds of any monastic choirs that chant properly? I'd be willing to pay if they're sold online.
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