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Georgian Orthodox Chant - Almost Lost Forever with Dr. John Graham
In this conversation with renowned Georgian Orthodox chant expert Dr. John Graham, we discuss the origins, history, and preservation of Georgia’s ancient three-part polyphonic sacred music. Dr. Graham—widely regarded as the foremost English-speaking authority on Georgian Orthodox liturgical chant—explores the early development of this musical tradition, from the creation of the Georgian alphabet and the earliest neumed manuscripts to the spread of Christianity in the Caucasus. We examine how chant functioned as a prayer in music, the cultural and theological meaning behind its distinctive…
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