I regret to have to say that the dates are wrong on this CFP. The correct
dates for this conference are

*23 – 25 November 2018*

Apologies for this error.



On 15 February 2018 at 16:05, J. P. E. Harper-Scott <
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> ****Forwarded message from Ivan Moody <[log in to unmask]>****
>
> Call for Papers
>
> International Conference Sacred Music East and West:
> Enlightenment and Illumination
>
> Prague, 23 – 25 October 2018
>
> Organizer: Philokallia Association
>
> Partners:
> ISOCM - The International Society for Orthodox Church Music
> Faculty of Education – Department of Music Education, Charles University,
> Prague
> Faculty of Arts – Department of Musicology, Charles University, Prague
>
> Sponsors:
> Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic
> The Municipality of the capital city Prague - Magistrát HMP
>
> The Conference Theme
> The idea of light is at the root of the words "enlightenment" and
> "illumination", but their application, as manifestations of Western and
> Eastern thought, has been very different. The Age of the Enlightenment
> (Aufklärung, le Siècle des Lumières) was centred on human reason as the
> prime means of the advancement of the human race. Such a notion has
> generally been seen in opposition to ecclesiastical dogma (notably in the
> France of the 18th century). In juxtaposition to this, Eastern Church
> music, as one of the ecclesiastical arts, has been viewed as a means of
> Illumination (φωτισμός), in which mankind is lit not by human reason, but
> by the experience of God. This Conference aims to investigate the role and
> character of sacred music written in relation to these two concepts. Topics
> include, but are not limited to:
> - Western sacred music as an expression of the Enlightenment
> - Western sacred music in opposition to the Enlightenment
> - Eastern sacred music as an expression of Illumination
> - Illumination and Enlightenment as contrasting or complementary ideas in
> the ecclesiastical arts
> - The legacy of the Enlightenment in the development of Western sacred
> music
> - Illumination in icon and music
> - Contacts between Western and Eastern sacred music as a result of the
> Enlightenment
>
> Papers that deal with music and other spiritual or philosophical streams
> of the 18th century are also welcome.
>
> The Conference will take place at the Charles University in Prague.
> The language of the Conference is English.
>
> Submitting a paper
>
> a) A short abstract of the paper (c. 150 words) should be sent to the
> Organizing Committee at [log in to unmask] by 31 March 2018. Only
> original papers will be accepted.
>
> b) Registration must be effected after the approval of your abstract by
> the Scientific Committee between 31 March and 20 April; this will be
> effected by a special registration page on the ISOCM website, which will be
> set up soon. Registration includes payment of the participation fee.
>
> Papers should be no longer than 20 minutes (thus allowing discussion time
> of 10 minutes) and will be published online as the Proceedings of the
> Conference. It is expected that all participants will submit their papers
> with necessary corrections and alterations in time for publication.
> Suggestions for panel sessions are also welcome.
>
> Travel expenses, per diem expenses and hotel accommodation are to be
> covered by participants. The organizers will provide assistance with
> finding affordable accommodation and meals; further detailed information
> will be published in next future on the ISOCM website.
>
> Participation fee: €50 Euros.
>
> Scientific Committee:
> Dr Grigoris Anastasiou – Ιnstitute of Byzantine Musicology, Athens
> Prof. Dr Achilleas Chaldaeakes – National & Kapodistrian University of
> Athens
> Dr Maria Alexandru – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
> Very Rev Dr Ivan Moody – CESEM - Universidade Nova, Lisbon
> Mgr. Marc Niubo, Ph. D. – Institute of Musicology, Charles University,
> Prague
> MgA. & Mgr. Marek Valášek, Ph.D – Charles University, Prague
> PhDr. Marios Christou, PhD. – Charles University, Prague
>
> Organizing Committee
> PhDr. Marios Christou, PhD. – Charles University, Prague
> Very Rev Dr Ivan Moody – CESEM - Universidade Nova, Lisbon
> Dr Maria Takala-Roszczenko – University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu
>
> Additional information
> for more information, please contact:
> Dr Marios Christou at [log in to unmask]
>
> Website:
> www.philokallia.com
> www.isocm.com
>
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