Great Sacred Music: New life

Thursday 01 June 2023, 1:00 pm - 1:35 pm

Exploring the theme of new life, with music by William Harris, William Lloyd Webber 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, head…

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BBC Radio 3 Choral Evensong

Wednesday 28 May 2025, 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

On the Eve of the Ascension, BBC Radio 3 Choral Evensong will be recorded at St Martin’s. All are welcome to attend – please be seated by 2.45pm.  

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Great Sacred Music: Touch’d by heavenly fire

Thursday 25 May 2023, 1:00 pm - 1:35 pm

A sequence of music for Pentecost, sung by the Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields, including works by Edward Elgar, Judith Bingham and Moses Hogan. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Olivia Tait Performed by Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields Accompanied by…

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Great Sacred Music: Sing Joyfully

Thursday 18 May 2023, 1:00 pm - 1:35 pm

Joyful music for Ascension Day, including works by William Byrd and Charles Villiers Stanford. 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…

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Great Sacred Music: The King’s Musick

Thursday 11 May 2023, 1:00 pm - 1:35 pm

Celebrating the new monarch with works by composers who have held the title ‘Master of the King’s Music’, including Judith Weir and Edward Elgar. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina…

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Great Sacred Music: I Was Glad

Thursday 04 May 2023, 1:00 pm - 1:35 pm

Ahead of the Coronation weekend, we explore one of King Charles III’s favourite composers: Hubert Parry. Including his illustrious settings of Jerusalem and I Was Glad, together with movements from Songs of Farewell. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis…

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Great Sacred Music: A Cosmic Prayer

Thursday 20 April 2023, 1:00 pm - 1:35 pm

Choral music on the theme of exploring the cosmos, including works by Carson Cooman, Jonathan Dove and Cecilia McDowall. 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…

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Great Sacred Music: Freedom Day

Thursday 27 April 2023, 1:00 pm - 1:35 pm

A celebration for South Africa’s Freedom Day with prayer settings by Fanshawe and Whitbourn, together with choral music in Swahili and isiKhosa. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Performed by St Martin’s Voices Accompanied by Polina Sosnina A sequence…

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Great Sacred Music: Alleluia

Thursday 13 April 2023, 1:00 pm - 1:35 pm

Celebrating Eastertide with joyful works including Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus alongside music by Eleanor Daley and Elaine Hagenberg. 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…

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