Musical Romania and the Neighbouring Cultures

This book represents the volume of the International Musicological Conference «Musical Romania and Neighbouring Cultures. Traditions, Influences, Identities», which took place in Ia?i (Romania) and was organised by the George Enescu University of Arts Ia?i in collaboration with the International Musicological Society. The volume includes 35 papers of 38 authors who represent academic centres in Croatia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece and Romania. The diverse topics include ancient Romanian, Balkan or East-European music, music iconography, Byzantine and folkloristic traditions, as well as modern and contemporary music. The articles propose theoretical and methodological documentation on the interactions between liturgical, folkloric and academic works within this multicultural space.

The editors are academic members of George Enescu University of Arts Ia?i (Romania). Laura Vasiliu is Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Music. Florin Luchian is Assistant Professor of Music Management. Loredana Ia?e?en is PhD Lecturer of History of Music. Diana-Beatrice Andron is PhD Lecturer of Music Theory.