
Great Sacred Music: World Science Day
Marking World Science Day for Peace and Development, with music by Carson Cooman, Cecilia McDowall and Bob Chilcott. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina A sequence to speak to heart,…

Great Sacred Music: A Commemoration for All Souls Day
Music for All Souls’ Day, including Tavener Funeral Ikos and Rebecca Dale In Paradisum. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the…

Great Sacred Music: Composer spotlight: Lucy Walker
A selection of works by St Martin’s Voices new composer-in-residence, introduced by the composer. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through…

Great Sacred Music: World Food Day
For World Food Day, Great Sacred Music explores references to food in the bible, including Stephen Jackson The Miraculous Catch and Messiaen O sacrum convivium. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina A sequence…

Great Sacred Music: Among the Angels
Including music by James Whitbourn and Philip Ledger. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music…

Great Sacred Music: St Francis of Assisi
Celebrating the life of Italian mystic and Catholic friar St Francis of Assisi, including music by Grayston Ives and Paul Mealor. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina A sequence to…

Great Sacred Music: St Vincent de Paul
Marking the life and work of St Vincent de Paul, the French Catholic priest who dedicated himself to serving the poor. Music includes Arvo Pärt The Beatitudes and the spiritual All my trials, Lord. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed…

Great Sacred Music: International Day of Peace
Marking the United Nations International Day of Peace with music by Will Todd, Elaine Hagenberg, Kurt Nystedt and Undine Smith Moore. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina A sequence to…

Great Sacred Music: Catherine Winkworth
Celebrating the great hymn writer and translator Catherine Winkworth, including music by J.S. Bach, Becky McGlade and John Rutter. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina A sequence to speak to…