Mozart and Janáček
Launching a new series of lunchtime chamber concerts, this characterful programme from the Academy of St Martin in the Fields shines a spotlight on music for wind ensemble. The Academy players showcase an irresistible array of chamber works, ranging from the timeless…
Four Violins
Join the Academy of St Martin in the Fields for this lunchtime concert, with a programme based around four violins. Programme Grazyna Bacewicz – Quartet for Four Violins Julian Andreson – Ring Dance Bartok – Selections from 44 Duos Sally Beamish –…
The Song and the Story: In youth is pleasure
In youth is pleasure A celebration of remarkable works written by well-known composers during their teenage and twenty-something years, including music by Britten, Walton and Howells. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s Voices A 30-minute sequence to speak to…
The Song and the Story: The Passing of the Year
The Passing of the Year This choral song cycle by British composer Jonathan Dove explores the changing seasons through evocative poetry by William Blake, Emily Dickinson and Alfred Lord Tennyson. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s Voices directed by…
The Song and the Story: Innocence and Experience
Innocence and Experience An exploration of William Blake’s influential poetry collection Songs of Innocence and Experience, as set by Vaughan Williams in his song cycle for voice and oboe. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s Voices A 30-minute sequence…
The Song and the Story: Choral Miniatures
Choral Miniatures A selection of short – but perfectly formed – choral works including Pärt Bogoroditse Djevo, Vaughan Williams O taste and see and Tallis O nata lux. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s Voices A 30-minute sequence to…
The Song and The Story: Standing as I do before God
Standing as I do before God A celebration of the history of St Martin’s through music connected to the church building, art and monuments, including works by Cecilia McDowall and James Whitbourn. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s Voices…
The Song and the Story: With thee there is light
With thee there is light An exploration of faith, hope and resistance against oppression, featuring the Three Prayers of Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Philip Moore and Five Spirituals from A Child of our Time by Michael Tippett. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells…
Great Sacred Music online: The Ascension
The next in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin’s temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new Great Sacred Music podcast will be uploaded every Thursday at 1.00 pm with new music recorded each…
