Choral Classics: The Aviary
A beautiful 30 minute sequence of words and music, exploring much-loved choral works in the beautiful surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields. Directed by Polina Sosnina Accompanied by Jon Dods Performed by St Martin-in-the-Fields Junior Choir Summer – Jonathan Dove The Cuckoo – C.V….
Great Sacred Music: Joy
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Polina Sosnina Performed by St Martin’s Voices O sing joyfully – Adrian Batten Hymn: Lord of all hopefulness (Slane) Sing joyfully – William Byrd Jubilate Deo – Giovanni Gabrieli Ye boundless realms of joy…
Siren Songs and Serenades: LMP with Ben Goldscheider
Music is born from the world around us – shaped by the people we meet and the stories that stir our imaginations. Commissioned by the legendary horn player Dennis Brain, Britten’s Serenade wasn’t just written for his performer – it was written with…
Four Seasons across the World: Vivaldi and Piazzolla
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is a classical music favourite, vividly capturing nature’s drama from the freshness of spring to the crackle of a summer storm. But how would these seasons sound for a climate on the other side of the world? Enter Astor…
Fowl Play: Haydn and Mozart with LMP and Cédric Tiberghien
By the time they had mastered their craft, both Mozart and Haydn were ready to have a bit of fun. Take Haydn’s Symphony No.89, affectionately nicknamed ‘The Hen’. Though the title wasn’t his own, it’s easy to hear why it stuck. The…
Great Sacred Music: American Independence Day
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Polina Sosnina Performed by St Martin’s Voices Choir: Unclouded Day – Shaun Kirchner Hymn: Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine Choir: Alleluia – Elaine Hagenberg Choir: We shall walk through the valley in peace – arr. Undine Smith Moore…
Great Sacred Music: Vocation
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Polina Sosnina Performed by St Martin’s Voices Choir: A Grateful Heart – Mary Plumstead Hymn: O God, beyond all praising (Thaxted) Choir: Veni Creator Spiritus – Tomás Luis de Victoria Choir: Come down, O…
Darbar: Ameen Ali Khan (sarod) & Himmet Bahra (tabla)
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Indian classical music at St Martin-in-the-Fields, with a lunchtime concert featuring the evocative sounds of the sarod and tabla. This enchanting performance by the talented Ameen Ali on sarod, accompanied by Himmet Bahra on tabla,…
Choral Classics: The Long Day Closes
A beautiful 30 minute sequence of words and music, exploring much-loved choral works in the beautiful surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields. Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Sunday 6 July – The Long Day Closes Hail, gladdening light – Thomas…
