Singing in Orthodox liturgical celebrations in French
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This article examines the different forms of Orthodox liturgical chant practiced in the French language in the context of parish celebrations. Drawing on direct experience in choral direction, the author offers a descriptive and typological study of the repertoires and musical traditions employed in Francophone Orthodox liturgy. The main idea is that chant constitutes an essential and structuring component of Orthodox celebration, whose adaptation to French represents a challenge that is at once artistic, pastoral, and theological. The article provides an overview of existing practices, distinguishing the different styles and musical heritages that coexist within this liturgical space. From a historical perspective, it highlights the pioneering role played by certain communities in the development of Orthodox chant in French, thereby contributing to the documentation of a tradition that is still young but now well established.
This article has not been translated yet — it is available in its French version here.
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