LUX AETERNA: Byzantine and Gregorian Chants – ARTOS Choir

LUX AETERNA: Ancient Chants of East and West The Byzantine Choir ARTOS of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Vilnius will once again visit the Church of St. Alexander to evoke the two most influential vocal traditions in history: Byzantine and Gregorian. In the very heart of Warsaw, liturgical hymns that filled the great basilicas of Constantinople and the monasteries of Rome for centuries will resound once again. In this program, the ARTOS ensemble reaches for famous and deeply spiritual chorales, representing the pinnacle of medieval musical craftsmanship. They reveal a language that has transcended the boundaries of time and space for over a millennium. Beyond the historical dimension, this music possesses true magic . In the purity of the human voice and ancient melodies, the listener finds a rare sense of inner peace, deep solace, and spiritual clarity . We invite you to a unique evening of Lux Aeterna , during which the ancient traditions of Europe intertwine into a harmonious whole, revealing their timeless beauty.