
FAQ About The Influence of Byzantine Music on Eastern European Chants

Are there any famous Byzantine composers or chant leaders known for their work?
Famous figures include St. John of Damascus and Kassia the Nun, who were renowned for composing hymns and organizing chant repertoires in the Byzantine tradition. Their contributions are integral to the development and systematization of Byzantine music, and their works continue to be performed and revered in Eastern Orthodox liturgical practices today.