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Luminous: Conversations On Sacred Arts

Ivan Moody: Music In and Out of Liturgy

Nov 18, 2021
Ivan Moody, a world-renowned composer, conductor, scholar, and author, discusses the significance of St. Romanos and St. John Cuckoo's Elis in church music, his family's musical talents, the importance of writing music, exploring chant melodies and influences, sacred art and music, and gratitude for support in the realm of sacred arts.
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Quick takeaways

  • Father Ivan Moody finds joy in composing music and considers it his primary focus and passion.
  • Sacred music for Father Ivan Moody goes beyond specific religious contexts and aims to transport listeners to a space that is transparent to the divine and filled with joy.

Deep dives

Father Ivan Moody's diverse accomplishments

Father Ivan Moody is a highly accomplished composer, conductor, scholar, and musician. His prolific work as a composer has been performed and recorded worldwide, earning him a reputation as a world-renowned composer. Additionally, he is a sought-after conductor, scholar with a doctorate, and author of numerous essays and a monograph on contemporary music. Father Ivan is also the visionary chairman of the International Society for Orthodox Church Music.

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