Luminous: Conversations On Sacred Arts Alexander Lingas: Cosmic Music
Mar 30, 2023
Renowned music director Alexander Lingas, founder of Capella Romana, discusses the formation of the ensemble, the melodic style in Byzantine chant, similarities between different musical traditions, the concepts of terere and kratimata in music, the diverse repertoire of Capella Romana, and the significance of the line 'O'er the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave'.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Formation and Early Days of Capella Romana
02:38 • 23min
Recording Sessions, Melodic Style, and Rehearsing the Piece
25:52 • 3min
Exploring Similarities in Melodic Odyssey and Building Scales
29:12 • 3min
Terere and Kratimata: Creating Space for Spiritual Experiences
31:57 • 14min
Exploring the Diverse Repertoire of Capella Romana and the Work of Robert Keir
46:25 • 5min
The Significance of 'O'er the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave'
51:27 • 11min