Chapters02:48 Interview begins - The Smuggling20:10 The Mission of Musica Russica26:41 Steinberg Passion Week32:14 The Legacy of Choral Music: A Call to Action39:22 Need for Sacred Music Programs and Conservatories46:59 Unknown Masters of Russian Choral Music55:23 Modern Composers57:40 Tchaikovsky and the Evolution of Liturgical Music01:06:18 Understanding Chant Traditions01:14:55 The Future of Orthodox Music01:26:29 Exploring Traditional Chant and Adaptations01:40:47 Scholarly Insights on Russian Polyphony - Strochnoy and Demestvenny01:45:42 Understanding the Polish Musical Influence01:55:31 The Polish Style in Bach's Era02:00:20 Creating New Modes in Contemporary Orthodox Music02:10:55 Appalachian Orthodox02:24:36 Perspectives on Western Rite Orthodoxy02:29:37 Challenges in Unifying Orthodox Music Traditions02:36:40 Incorporating Znameny Chant in Modern Worship02:43:19 The Future of Znameny Chant and Translation ChallengesIn this conversation with renowned musicologist and publisher Vlad Morosan, we uncover the fascinating story of how Russian Orthodox sacred music was preserved and revived during a time when it was nearly silenced. From photographing manuscripts in Soviet archives to founding Musica Russica, Vlad shares how clandestine efforts and scholarly dedication helped bring forgotten treasures of Orthodox chant and choral music into the modern era. Along the way, we hear about extraordinary figures like Gardner, Uspensky, and Yevgeny Yevets, as well as the remarkable rediscovery of Steinberg’s Passion Week—a work hidden for nearly a century.Beyond the dramatic tales of smuggling and preservation, this episode dives into the living tradition of Orthodox church music: the survival of chant, the artistry of composers like Tchaikovsky, Kastalsky, Chesnokov, and Gretchaninov, and the ongoing challenge of training and supporting Orthodox musicians today. Vlad explains the differences between Znamenny chant, Kievan chant, and the so-called “common chant”, and why recovering lost idiomela and model melodies is vital to restoring the fullness of the Orthodox liturgical tradition. These insights open a window into both the beauty and the struggles of maintaining authentic Orthodox worship in the modern world.We also explore the future of Orthodox music through projects like the Orthodox Sacred Music Reference Library and the new Orthodox Church Music Journal, which aim to make thousands of scores, articles, and recordings available for musicians, choirs, and scholars around the globe. Whether you are a choir director, a lover of Orthodox chant, or simply curious about how faith, culture, and history intertwine, this conversation sheds light on the profound legacy of Russian and Orthodox sacred music—and why its preservation matters for the Church today.#OrthodoxChristianity #OrthodoxChant #sacredmusic Vladimir Morosan's sites: https://www.musicarussica.com/https://www.orthodox-psalm.org/teamhttps://www.orthodoxchoral.org/welcomeThy Bridal Chamber, by Olivia Insignares Rehmet on the RightGlory YT Channel: https://youtu.be/Edof5mW6C30?si=To0Uj5vsV0igCTWShttps://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@RightGlory⁩ Evgeny Skurat and the Chronos Ensemble: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@EvgenySkuratChronos⁩ in partnership with https://orthodoxartsjournal.org/and https://newworldbyzantine.com/