Great Sacred Music: Here is the little door
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 of our religious heritage. This week’s Great Sacred Music…
Great Sacred Music: The Gate of the Year
Marking the transition towards the new year, featuring music by John Rutter, Benjamin Britten and William Walton. 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…
Great Sacred Music: Five Lessons and Carols
A traditional sequence of Christmas readings and favourite carols, including O come all ye faithful, The Shepherds’ Farewell and Tomorrow shall be my dancing day. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Jennifer Sterling Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina…
Great Sacred Music: Go tell it on the mountain
Joyful music for the Christmas season, with arrangements of Go tell it on the mountain, Mary’s Boy Child and Rise up shepherd and follow. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina…
Great Sacred Music: Wolcum Yole!
Exploring medieval Christmas carols including Unto us is born a son and In dulci jubilo, alongside choral settings by Benjamin Britten and William Matthias. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina…
Great Sacred Music: O Morning Star
An Advent sequence based on the Magnificat antiphon O Morning Star, with music by James Macmillan, Will Todd and Eric Whitacre. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina A sequence to…
Choral Classics: A tender shoot
A beautiful 30 minute sequence of words and music, exploring much-loved choral works in the beautiful surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields. Led by TBC Sung by St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis Choral Classics is FREE to attend and all are welcome. A…
Great Sacred Music: Thanksgiving
A celebration of American choral composers for Thanksgiving, featuring Whitacre’s I will wade out and spiritual arrangements by William Dawson and Moses Hogan. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina A…
Great Sacred Music: Ode for St Cecilia
Anticipating the feast day of St Cecilia, patron saint of musicians, with joyful works including Howells’ A Hymn for St Cecilia and Handel’s Ode for St Cecilia’s Day. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices…
