A Sacrifice of Praise

This year, Richard chanted nameday services for his patron, Saint Richard of Wessex (7 February) for the very first time. In this episode, he tells the story of how all of that came to be, what it has to do with Byzantine chant in English, and how it brought together many people who have been on the show over the years. Livestream video of the service at Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, Somerville, MA Apolytikion Samuel Herron’s Doxastikon Service order Byz scores Staff scores Icon by Brian Matthew Whirledge

Richard and Amy tell us what they have been up to the last few months during their podcasting absence. Both have started new positions, Richard as Director of Publications, Grants, and Operations for Cappella Romana and Amy as the Protopsaltria as St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Pittsburgh.

Richard and Amy tell us what they have been up to the last few months during their podcasting absence. Both have started new positions, Richard as Director of Publications, Grants, and Operations for Cappella Romana and Amy as the Protopsaltria as St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Pittsburgh.

Richard and Amy focus on the 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion in this episode, discussing the mode's structural notes and scale. They talk about common pitfalls of the Soft Chromatic scale and give tips on tuning. You can find the score and recordings of the hymn on paralaggi and melos in the show notes. 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion Score (Papa Ephraim) 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion Score (Father Seraphim Dedes) 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion Score (John Michael Boyer) 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Paralaggi (Amy) 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Melos (Amy) 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Paralaggi (Richard) 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Melos (Richard)

Richard and Amy focus on the 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion in this episode, discussing the mode's structural notes and scale. They talk about common pitfalls of the Soft Chromatic scale and give tips on tuning. You can find the score and recordings of the hymn on paralaggi and melos in the show notes. 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion Score (Papa Ephraim) 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion Score (Father Seraphim Dedes) 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion Score (John Michael Boyer) 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Paralaggi (Amy) 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Melos (Amy) 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Paralaggi (Richard) 2nd Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Melos (Richard)

In these two episodes Richard and Amy work through the 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion, discussing the mode's structural notes, scale, common intervals, and attractions. You can find the score and recordings of the hymn on parallagi and melos (set from Pa equal to both A and D) in the show notes. Part 2 of 2 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion Score (Papa Ephraim) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion (Father Seraphim) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion (John Michael Boyer) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Paralaggi (Richard) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Melos (Richard) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Paralaggi (Amy) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Melos (Amy)

In these two episodes Richard and Amy work through the 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion, discussing the mode's structural notes, scale, common intervals, and attractions. You can find the score and recordings of the hymn on parallagi and melos (set from Pa equal to both A and D) in the show notes. Part 2 of 2 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion Score (Papa Ephraim) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion (Father Seraphim) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion (John Michael Boyer) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Paralaggi (Richard) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Melos (Richard) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Paralaggi (Amy) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Melos (Amy)

In these two episodes Richard and Amy work through the 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion, discussing the mode's structural notes, scale, common intervals, and attractions. You can find the score and recordings of the hymn on parallagi and melos (set from Pa equal to both A and D) in the show notes. Part 1 of 2 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion Score (Papa Ephraim) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Paralaggi (Richard) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Melos (Richard) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Paralaggi (Amy) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Melos (Amy)

In these two episodes Richard and Amy work through the 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion, discussing the mode's structural notes, scale, common intervals, and attractions. You can find the score and recordings of the hymn on parallagi and melos (set from Pa equal to both A and D) in the show notes. Part 1 of 2 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion Score (Papa Ephraim) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Paralaggi (Richard) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Melos (Richard) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Paralaggi (Amy) 1st Mode Resurrectional Apolytikion: Melos (Amy)

Amy and Richard conclude their conversation with Chadi Karam. In this segment Chadi discusses more of the chanting context for Orthodox in Lebanon, including the participation of women, the legacy of Mitri El Murr, and the composers and cantors active today. Part 3 of 3.

Amy and Richard conclude their conversation with Chadi Karam. In this segment Chadi discusses more of the chanting context for Orthodox in Lebanon, including the participation of women, the legacy of Mitri El Murr, and the composers and cantors active today. Part 3 of 3.

Richard and Amy continue their conversation with Chadi Karam. In this segment Chadi explains his composition process, shares some projects he is working on, and talks about some of the hurdles involved when composing in English. Part 2 of 3.

Richard and Amy continue their conversation with Chadi Karam. In this segment Chadi explains his composition process, shares some projects he is working on, and talks about some of the hurdles involved when composing in English. Part 2 of 3.

Amy and Richard talk to composer and cantor Chadi Karam about his composition efforts for the Antiochian Archdiocese and his own grounding and education in the Arabic-language chant world. Part 1 of 3.

Amy and Richard talk to composer and cantor Chadi Karam about his composition efforts for the Antiochian Archdiocese and his own grounding and education in the Arabic-language chant world. Part 1 of 3.