An enigmatic hymn for saint Petka-Paraskeva: The canon and its interpretation in the thematic replacement of chants
An enigmatic hymn for saint Petka-Paraskeva: The canon and its interpretation in the thematic replacement of chants
Author(s): Stefan HarkovSubject(s): Cultural history, Music, Social history, 17th Century, History of Art
Published by: Muzikološki institut SANU
Keywords: chant; musical manuscript; sticheron; thematic replacement; menaion;
Summary/Abstract: In MS Lavra E–10 / Z–58 from the 17th c. there is a sticheron ….десную Спаса предста дево in plagal second mode (sixth mode) for the service in honour of St. Petka-Paraskeva (14 October). Such a hymn cannot be found in other manu- scripts or printed editions in the service for St Petka. This chant is a unique hym- nographical artefact which is a good example of the literary atmosphere of the early Balkan revival and of an ancient liturgical chant practice – the thematic replacement of chants.
Journal: Muzikologija
- Issue Year: 1/2011
- Issue No: 11
- Page Range: 63-74
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English
