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The Coptic Orthodox Liturgy of St. Basil: with Complete Musical Transcription - Hardcover

Moftah, Ragheb

 
9789774244377: The Coptic Orthodox Liturgy of St. Basil: with Complete Musical Transcription

Synopsis

The "Liturgy of St Basil" is sung in Coptic, a language directly descended from that of the pharaohs; its melodies are also thought to have roots in ancient Egypt. This book, with musical score and full text in Coptic, Arabic and English, documents this ancient tradition.

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About the Author

Dr. RAGHEB MOFTAH is head of the Department of Coptic Music and Hymns of the Coptic Institute of Higher Studies. Dr. MARGIT TOTH is an ethnomusicologist and former head of the Folk Music Department of the Hungarian Ethnographic Museum. Dr. MARTHA ROY is a retired educationalist and ethnomusicologist.

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