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The book's subject is the general history of Greek music, from its folkloric origins in historical and genre diversity to neoclassicism, avant-garde, neo-folklore, modernism and postmodernism. Against this backdrop are the figures of the giants of modern symphonism - the geniuses of the twentieth century - Nikos Skalkotas, Yannis Xenakis and Mikis Theodorakis. Equally important is the information about Yannis Konstantinidis, Dimitris Mitropoulos, Dimitris Kapsomenos and Manolis Kalomiris, who is better known to the Ukrainian professional community.

One of the most noteworthy issues is the emergence and development of the modern school of composing, which is revealed in the light of European trends.

The book presents many interesting important details, unusual regional manifestations and unknown facts from European and world musical history. The geography of the research extends from the remote mountain settlements of the Greek islands to the cultural circles of European capitals. The book "Essays on the History of Greek Music" by Iryna Riabchun and Liana Haralampidou has no analogues in Ukrainian musicology and takes a worthy place among the world's studies of Greek music. This book can serve as a guide for musicologists, performers, and a wide range of readers interested in the history of Greece and its culture.