RELIGIOUS MUSIC BETWEEN ERAS AND CULTURES VOL. 3

Discover the fascinating world of religious music that connects different eras and cultures. This publication is a true journey through the history of sacred sounds, ideal for music lovers and seekers of spiritual inspiration. Immerse yourself in the richness of articles by Polish musicologists, ethnomusicologists and music theorists who explore the sphere of religiosity in the art of sound. Get to know the work of outstanding composers and discover the local musical heritage of Silesia and the Bielsko-Żywiec region.

• Testimony of research on the sphere of the sacred in music
• Articles by Polish musicologists and ethnomusicologists
• Analysis of the works of Fr. Amanda Ivanschiz, Tadeusz Kassern and others
• Aspects of musical activity of the Bielsko-Żywiec parishes
• Musical heritage of the Czech Brethren in Zelów
• Inspiration for those seeking religiosity in music
• Information about the local music of Silesia and the Bielsko-Żywiec region

The publication "Religious Music between Eras and Cultures" is a collection of articles that testify to the diverse research on the sphere of the sacred, religiosity and spiritual inspiration in music. The authors, Polish musicologists, ethnomusicologists and music theorists, address issues related to the work of outstanding composers such as Fr. Amanda Ivanschiz, Tadeusz Kassern, Karlheinz Stockhausen and Krzysztof Penderecki. Their analyses allow for a deeper understanding of the role of music in expressing and shaping religious experiences.

The book also shows aspects of the musical activity of the Bielsko-Żywiec parishes and the musical heritage of the Czech Brethren in Zelów. This is a valuable contribution to understanding the local history and musical culture of Silesia (Upper and Cieszyn) and the Bielsko-Żywiec region. For those interested in local music, this publication is an invaluable source of information and inspiration.

The Publishing House of the University of Silesia offers readers a carefully prepared volume that will surely interest all those who want to find signals of religiosity in music. This is a must-read for musicology students, art historians and all lovers of culture and spirituality. Discover the richness of sacred sounds and let yourself be inspired by religious music from different eras and cultures.

The book has 152 pages, a format of 242x176 mm and a paperback cover. It was published in 2012 by the Publishing House of the University of Silesia. This is an item that should be in the library of every music and culture lover.