Introduction to Byzantine Church Music and Chant | Workshop Information

Regarded as “the history of prayer through song”, Byzantine music in the Greek Orthodox Church is purely vocal and is usually sung unaccompanied in the form of a monophonic chant. This chant is used as a prayer. Some of the Byzantine chant forms (like the Kontakion, a narrative-sermon that explains the meaning of biblical texts) draw on the imagery and stories of historical narratives. Many of these contain conversations between characters, with a focus on the drama.

Come and learn more about Byzantine music and chant from theologian, priest, choir director and soloist Father Nikodimos Kabarnos. This introduction will cover the music and its symbols, and how these symbols are translated into chant.

Workshop Details

• Introduction to Byzantine Church Music and Chant
• Date: 29 Apr 2023
• Time: 3.30pm
• Venue: Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
• Address: 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981

Registration

• Available on Esplanade
• Free, registration is required
• Priority Registration for Esplanade&Me members: 6 – 9 Apr
• Public Registration: from 10 Apr
• Admission Age: 10 and above
• Language: English

Information Source: Esplanade