On the Interrelation of Byzantine and Georgian Hymnography: Tao-Klarjeti, Mount Athos and the Black Mountain Monastic-Hymnographic School
On the Interrelation of Byzantine and Georgian Hymnography: Tao-Klarjeti, Mount Athos and the Black Mountain Monastic-Hymnographic School

Summary/Abstract: The emergence and historical development of old Georgian hymnography occurred in parallel with the Byzantine counterpart and implied creation of both translated and original works. Comparison of the Georgian translated hymnography with the Greek original revealed that at different stages of its development the local tradition demonstrates certain differences with respect to the translation method or musical consistent patterns. The present paper deals with only some aspects related to juxtaposition of Georgian translated hymnography with the Greek original, namely, with questions linked to the assignment of echoi and the translation method, which were of equal relevance at various stages of historical development of Georgian chanting culture; however, solutions employed manifest different creative approaches of hymnographers and master composers (xelovantmtavari).

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