Great Sacred Music: St Francis and Creation

Great Sacred Music
St Francis and Creation

Lord, make us instruments of thy peace – Martin Shaw
Like a mighty river flowing
A Cosmic Prayer – Carson Cooman
Benedicite in G – Francis Jackson
All things bright and beautiful – Philip Stopford
All creatures of our God and King
A Gaelic Blessing – John Rutter

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
Directed by Andrew Earis
Accompanied by Polina Sosnina

A 35-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.

Free entry. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

This event will also be livestreamed on StMartins.Digital.

Great Sacred Music: Seek him that maketh the seven stars

Great Sacred Music: Seek him that maketh the seven stars
Reflecting on the sky and vastness

Let their celestial concerts all unite from ‘Samson’ – Handel
The spacious firmament on high
Morning glory, starlit sky – Barry Rose
Seek him that maketh the seven stars – Jonathan Dove
Round me falls the night – Annabel McLauchlan Rooney
I the Lord of sea and sky
Unclouded Day – Alwood arr. Kirchner

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
Directed by Andrew Earis
Accompanied by Ben Giddens

A 35-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.

Free entry. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

This event will also be livestreamed on StMartins.Digital.

A Christmas Celebration by Candlelight

Programme

Join St Martin’s Voices and celebrated composer and conductor Bob Chilcott in this joyful celebration of Christmas. Featuring beautiful carols for choir and instrumentalists, as well as carols for all to sing with including O Little Town of Bethlehem, Once in Royal David’s City and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.

Poston – Jesus Christ the Apple Tree 
Chilcott – On Christmas Night
Gardner– Tomorrow shall be my dancing day
Pearsall – In dulci jubilo
Rutter – Angels’ Carol

Performers

St Martin’s Voices
St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble
Bob Chilcott Conductor

St Martin’s Voices is one of London’s finest and most flexible vocal ensembles. They sing for concerts, broadcasts and special services at St Martin’s and beyond, perform alongside the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, London Mozart Players, Southbank Sinfonia and Will Todd Ensemble, and have toured to the USA and South Africa. They regularly feature in BBC broadcasts including Radio 3 Choral Evensong and Radio 4 Sunday Worship. In response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, St Martin’s Voices have extended their digital recording projects, sharing regular online Great Sacred Music and concerts, as well as featuring in the Church of England online worship resources that have attracted more than 1 million downloads across digital platforms.

Choral Classics: Bruckner – Locus iste

A beautiful 30 minute sequence of words and music, exploring much-loved treasures choral repertoire in the stunning surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Sung by St Martin’s Voices
Led and directed by Andrew Earis

Programme
Geistliches Lied – Brahms
Locus iste – Bruckner
Christus factus est – Bruckner
Locus iste – Tarik O’Regan
Lord I have loved the habitation – Simon Lindley
Christ is our cornerstone – David Ogden

Choral Classics is FREE to attend and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

 

Keeping you safe

As we welcome you back to St Martin’s, please rest assured that your safety and that of our performers and staff is our top priority. You can find out more about our COVID protocols here.

Choral Classics: Stainer – God so loved the world

A beautiful 30 minute sequence of words and music, exploring much-loved treasures choral repertoire in the stunning surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Sung by St Martin’s Voices
Led and directed by Andrew Earis

Programme 
If ye love me – Bob Chilcott
God so loved the world from ‘The Crucifixion’ – Stainer
Ubi caritas – Ola Gjeilo
Rise up, my love – Healey Willan
Upon my heart – Eleanor Daley
I love my love – Holst

Choral Classics is FREE to attend and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

 

Keeping you safe

As we welcome you back to St Martin’s, please rest assured that your safety and that of our performers and staff is our top priority. You can find out more about our COVID protocols here.

Choral Classics: Wesley – Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace

A beautiful 30 minute sequence of words and music, exploring much-loved treasures choral repertoire in the stunning surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Sung by St Martin’s Voices
Led and directed by Andrew Earis

Programme to include
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace – Wesley

Choral Classics is FREE to attend and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

 

Keeping you safe

As we welcome you back to St Martin’s, please rest assured that your safety and that of our performers and staff is our top priority. You can find out more about our COVID protocols here.

Choral Classics: Harris – Holy is the true light

A beautiful 30 minute sequence of words and music, exploring much-loved treasures choral repertoire in the stunning surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Sung by St Martin’s Voices
Led and directed by Andrew Earis

Programme
I know that my redeemer lives – Richard Jeffrey-Grey
Holy is the true light – Harris
O quam gloriosum – Victoria
Give us the wings of faith – James Whitbourn
Never weather beaten sail – Parry
Crossing the bar – Rani Arbo, arr. Peter Amidon

Choral Classics is FREE to attend and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

 

Keeping you safe

As we welcome you back to St Martin’s, please rest assured that your safety and that of our performers and staff is our top priority. You can find out more about our COVID protocols here.

Festive Family Carols by Candlelight

Programme

A dazzling celebration of family carols for that perfect Christmas cheer.

Carols for choir and audience include Away in a Manager, Silent Night and O Little Town of Bethlehem, as well as entertaining solos by St Martin’s Voices including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Jingle Bells and We wish you a Merry Christmas.

Fun for all the family!

Performers

St Martin’s Voices
Andrew Earis Conductor

St Martin’s Voices is one of London’s finest and most flexible vocal ensembles. They sing for concerts, broadcasts and special services at St Martin’s and beyond, perform alongside the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, London Mozart Players, Southbank Sinfonia and Will Todd Ensemble, and have toured to the USA and South Africa. They regularly feature in BBC broadcasts including Radio 3 Choral Evensong and Radio 4 Sunday Worship. In response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, St Martin’s Voices have extended their digital recording projects, sharing regular online Great Sacred Music and concerts, as well as featuring in the Church of England online worship resources that have attracted more than 1 million downloads across digital platforms.

Andrew Earis is Director of Music at St Martin-in-the-Fields where he oversees the music programme at this busy London church. Recent performances include Mozart’s Mass in C Minor with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and Beethoven Mass in C with Southbank Sinfonia. He is a graduate of the Royal College of Music and Imperial College, London, and holds a PhD from the University of Manchester. In addition to his duties at St Martin’s, Andrew is a regular contributor to BBC Radio’s religious output as a producer of programmes including Radio 4 Sunday Worship and Radio 3 Choral Evensong.

Festive Family Carols by Candlelight

Programme

A dazzling celebration of family carols for that perfect Christmas cheer.

Carols for choir and audience include Away in a Manager, Silent Night and O Little Town of Bethlehem, as well as entertaining solos by St Martin’s Voices including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Jingle Bells and We wish you a Merry Christmas.

Fun for all the family!

Performers

St Martin’s Voices
Andrew Earis Conductor

St Martin’s Voices is one of London’s finest and most flexible vocal ensembles. They sing for concerts, broadcasts and special services at St Martin’s and beyond, perform alongside the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, London Mozart Players, Southbank Sinfonia and Will Todd Ensemble, and have toured to the USA and South Africa. They regularly feature in BBC broadcasts including Radio 3 Choral Evensong and Radio 4 Sunday Worship. In response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, St Martin’s Voices have extended their digital recording projects, sharing regular online Great Sacred Music and concerts, as well as featuring in the Church of England online worship resources that have attracted more than 1 million downloads across digital platforms.

Andrew Earis is Director of Music at St Martin-in-the-Fields where he oversees the music programme at this busy London church. Recent performances include Mozart’s Mass in C Minor with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and Beethoven Mass in C with Southbank Sinfonia. He is a graduate of the Royal College of Music and Imperial College, London, and holds a PhD from the University of Manchester. In addition to his duties at St Martin’s, Andrew is a regular contributor to BBC Radio’s religious output as a producer of programmes including Radio 4 Sunday Worship and Radio 3 Choral Evensong.

Festive Family Carols by Candlelight

Programme

A dazzling celebration of family carols for that perfect Christmas cheer.

Carols for choir and audience include Away in a Manager, Silent Night and O Little Town of Bethlehem, as well as entertaining solos by St Martin’s Voices including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Jingle Bells and We wish you a Merry Christmas.

Fun for all the family!

Performers

St Martin’s Voices
Andrew Earis Conductor

St Martin’s Voices is one of London’s finest and most flexible vocal ensembles. They sing for concerts, broadcasts and special services at St Martin’s and beyond, perform alongside the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, London Mozart Players, Southbank Sinfonia and Will Todd Ensemble, and have toured to the USA and South Africa. They regularly feature in BBC broadcasts including Radio 3 Choral Evensong and Radio 4 Sunday Worship. In response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, St Martin’s Voices have extended their digital recording projects, sharing regular online Great Sacred Music and concerts, as well as featuring in the Church of England online worship resources that have attracted more than 1 million downloads across digital platforms.

Andrew Earis is Director of Music at St Martin-in-the-Fields where he oversees the music programme at this busy London church. Recent performances include Mozart’s Mass in C Minor with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and Beethoven Mass in C with Southbank Sinfonia. He is a graduate of the Royal College of Music and Imperial College, London, and holds a PhD from the University of Manchester. In addition to his duties at St Martin’s, Andrew is a regular contributor to BBC Radio’s religious output as a producer of programmes including Radio 4 Sunday Worship and Radio 3 Choral Evensong.