Church music in Romania - historical considerations
Church music in Romania - historical considerations

Summary/Abstract: Bringing peace and quiet, music has always been an integral part of human life. Church music, in particular, creates strong bonds between people, uniting them all into a single body, with a single will and though of praising God. To enhance his feelings and emotions, man weaved music with prayer, because music represents a strong catalyst for communion with God. Music is a way out from daily routine and raising the soul to God, away from everyday worries and challenges. In the Romanian space, the practice of church music is closely related to the appearance of Christianity. Over time, church music schools have emerged especially in Țara Românească and Moldova, to prepare new protopsaltai and continue Byzantine tradition. The 19th century brings hrisantic reform, a simplification of the Byzantine music system, reform that will open new perspectives for Romanian church music.

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