2026 Russian Orthodox Church Musicians' Conference
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Commemorating the Centenary of A. D. Kastalsky's ReposeFeaturing Guest Speaker Peter Fekula, Choral Director, New York
Amongst lectures and rehearsals, a variety of workshops will be proposed (Vocal technique for church singing, Slavonic and English reading/diction, Harmonisation of the 8 Tones, Conducting...)
Alexander Kastalsky (1856–1926) was one of the most influential composers and scholars of Russian Orthodox sacred music in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. As director of the Moscow Synodal Choir and a leading figure of the Moscow Synodal School, he helped revive ancient chant traditions and shaped a distinctly Russian liturgical style that blended spiritual depth with rich choral writing. Kastalsky’s music drew deeply from traditional Orthodox chant while also expanding the expressive possibilities of church composition, inspiring generations of composers and church musicians. On the centenary of his death, we commemorate his enduring contribution to Orthodox worship and sacred choral art, which continues to resonate in churches and concert halls around the world.
Meals included: Wednesday evening nibbles, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday lunches as well as morning and afternoon teas.(Dinners are not included)
Date
Wednesday 30 September 2026 6:00 PM - Sunday 4 October 2026 3:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Pokrov Cathedral
3 Albion Street, Brunswick East VIC 3057
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