Review_Int_Journal_Turkish_Studies_Zelepos_Greek Orthodox music.pdf (original) (raw)

The study investigates the perceptions and aesthetic preferences regarding Orthodox liturgical music among the Greek Orthodox community in Istanbul during a transformative period in the Ottoman Empire. It analyzes a wide range of primary sources alongside existing literature and discusses the changes in music preferences influenced by socio-political factors, the emerging middle class, and the impact of Westernization on traditional practices. The research highlights the complex relationship between music, identity, and political allegiance in the context of the community's ethno-religious identity.