Syrian Orthodox Church: Tradition of Tur / Var: Syrian Orthodox Church: Tradition of Tur
Syrian Orthodox Church: Tradition of Tur / Var: Syrian Orthodox Church: Tradition of Tur
Format: CD
Wanting to order from us over the holiday period but need some more information. We are here to help! Please see our Christmas Shipping page for more information.
On average, orders containing available-to-ship items are processed and dispatched within 1-2 business days, although this is not guaranteed.
Orders containing preorder items will ship as 1 fulfillment once all items in the order are available to ship.
Please note, Tower Records Merchandise and Exclusives are dispatched separately. On average, these items take 3-4 business days to dispatch, although this is not guaranteed.
The estimated shipping times that are displayed at checkout are from the point of dispatch.
See our shipping policy for more information.
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item(s) to make a return.
For orders created between November 20th 2024 and December 31st 2024, we have extended our normal return period. For orders made between this period, customers have up to 60 days from the receipt of goods to return an item. Please see our Christmas Returns page for more information.
To be eligible for a return of an unwanted item, your item must be in the same condition that you received it and in its original packaging.
In the unfortunate situation that a product is damaged/faulty/incorrect, let us know and we will endeavor to correct any issue as soon as possible.
Please see our refund policy for more information.
Artist: Syrian Orthodox Church: Tradition of Tur / Var
Label: Unesco
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 093077807528
Genre: International
The Syrian Orthodox Church (referred to as the Syriac Orthodox Church in English-speaking countries since 2000) is one of the oldest Christian churches of the Middle East according to ethnomusicologist Christian Poche. Tur Abdin, presented here by priests and monks from eastern Turkey, is one of three traditions of Syrian chant that remain in practice, along with Mardin and Tagrit. The ecclesiastical music is largely vocal and consists of improvised prayers and praises to God, built upon eight modes (oktoechos). The first track, "Mass in the First Mode," was recorded in 1971 at the Monastery of Deyruzafaran (founded in 793) by Habib Hassan Touma and is sung in the Syriac language, a later descendant of the Aramaic language spoken by Jesus Christ and the Apostles. The other three recordings are examples of Syriac ecclesiastical chant.
Tracks:
1.1 Mass in the First Mode
1.2 B'utho According to St. Ephraim, Eighth Mode
1.3 Gnez, First Mode
1.4 Takhshifto, Sixth Mode
