Hagyományok Háza; Pécsi Tudományegyetem; Pro Énlaka Alapítvány
Abstract
Old and New in the Cantor Books of Gyergyóalfalu
The present study analyses two manuscript cantor (chorister) books of Gyergyóalfalu.
In order to place them correctly in context, reviewing the former ecclesiastical publications
of the region and synopsis of the results of former researches is inevitable. Although a printed
choir book appeared a just few years before, cantor books in manuscript react more promptly
to the changes of the village’s repertoire: they comprise the new melodies and indicate fresh
orientations. Their significance, imperative for the research of popular music and folk music
is enhanced by their ability to testify of the para liturgical tradition which often remains
outside the official versions
