Hungarian hymnody

Hungarian Hymnody This entry is in two parts. The first, on the medieval period, is by Judit Fehér. The second, from the 16th century to the 20th century is by Ilona Ferenczi. Medieval hymns and hymnals Medieval Hungary consisted of two archbishoprics (Esztergom and Kalocsa), and a regional unit covering the eastern part of the medieval country (today mostly Transylvania). Each of these three regions had its own liturgical rite. The Use of Esztergom Esztergom, founded in 1001 by King St Stephen, was the primary liturgical and musical centre of medieval Hungary. The Use of Esztergom is clearly differentiated from the liturgy found elsewhere in Europe in its repertory, distribution,...