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Vivaldi and the Ospedale della Pietà (online)

Antonio Vivaldi’s joyous Gloria was famously composed for the musicians of the Ospedale della Pietà orphanage in Venice. Similarly, the Baroque composers Porpora and Hasse were also high-profile teachers who wrote choral works for their Ospedale pupils in Naples and Venice, combining social enterprise and musical excellence in a way that resonates powerfully with the ethos of St Martin’s.

Please note this performance of Vivaldi Gloria will be performed with an SATB choir of St Martin’s Voices rather than upper voices.

Programme

Johann Adolph Hasse – Dixit Dominus
Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto Madrigalesco
Johann Adolph Hasse – Miserere from Miserere in C minor
Nicola Porpora – Dixit Dominus from Dixit Dominus in G
Antonio Vivaldi – Sinfonia in G
Antonio Vivaldi – Gloria in D

Performers

St Martin’s Voices
St Martin’s Players
Andrew Earis Conductor

How to watch the online concert

You can watch the performance as many times as you like until 31 August. You will receive your access details as soon as you have purchased your ticket, along with full details of how to watch the concert.

Our thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, for supporting the ReSound concert series at St Martin-in-the-Fields.

St Martin-in-the-Fields church and all performers are closely following government guidance and each concert will adhere accordingly to the latest advice.

St Martin’s Voices and the Will Todd Ensemble: Songs of Love (online)

St Martin’s Voices and Will Todd Ensemble share an uplifting selection of sacred and secular works, blending choral beauty with jazz vibrancy. Highlights include the Stabat Mater from Todd’s Passion Music, which premiered at St Martin’s in 2018, and the heart-warming Like a rainbow shining, written in support of NHS and keyworkers during the challenging early months of the pandemic.

Programme

O Sun and Moon (from Footprints)
Songs of Love
Just as I am
Stabat Mater (from Passion Music)
Kyrie (from Jazz Missa Brevis)
Come down, O love divine
Amazing grace
Like a rainbow shining
Hey Music

Performers

St Martin’s Voices
Will Todd Ensemble
Will Todd Conductor

How to watch the online concert

You can watch the performance as many times as you like until 31 August. You will receive your access details as soon as you have purchased your ticket, along with full details of how to watch the concert.

Our thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, for supporting the ReSound concert series at St Martin-in-the-Fields.
St Martin-in-the-Fields church and all performers are closely following government guidance and each concert will adhere accordingly to the latest advice.

Voices in the Crypt: Long live fair Oriana (online)

A beautiful 35 minute programme of Royal music from the Royal Parish Church, sung by St Martin’s Voices with readings by actor Simon Russell Beale.

Programme

King Henry VIII – Pastime with good company
Cavendish – Come, gentle swains
Hilton – Fair Oriana, beauty’s Queen
Bennet – All creatures now are merry minded
Bridge – For all the wonder of thy regal day
Parry – Who can dwell with greatness 
Ireland – The Hills
Finzi – White-Flowering Days
Cecilia McDowall – Ave Regina Caelorum

Performers

St Martin’s Voices
Readings read by Simon Russell Beale

How to watch the online concert

You can watch the performance as many times as you like until 31 August. You will receive your access details as soon as you have purchased your ticket, along with full details of how to watch the concert.

Our thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, for supporting the ReSound concert series at St Martin-in-the-Fields.
St Martin-in-the-Fields church and all performers are closely following government guidance and each concert will adhere accordingly to the latest advice.

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 speak to heart, head and soul, exploring the backstory of music at the heart of our faith.

The Song and the Story is FREE and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Click below to listen and browse our podcasts catalogue.

Listen to Great Sacred Music podcasts

Keeping you safe

As we welcome you back to St Martin’s following the COVID-19 outbreak, please rest assured that your safety and that of our performers and staff is our top priority. We have outlined below the key changes that we have made.

  • Current regulations require socially-distanced seating of 2 metres between each “bubble” of seats.
  • Current regulations require audience members to wear face-coverings (unless they are exempt as per the Government’s guidelines).
  • There will be regular and thorough cleaning of the Church.
  • Hand sanitiser will be provided for you at key locations.
  • There will be no printed material – tickets, programmes or programme notes.
  • There will be no cushions for hire.
  • We will provide clear signage and our helpful staff will make your visit as comfortable and as safe as possible.
Our thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, for supporting the ReSound concert series at St Martin-in-the-Fields.

These guidelines may be subject to change in line with government guidance. St. Martin-in-the-Fields is following this guidance closely and all concerts will adhere accordingly to the latest advice.

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 to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring the backstory of music at the heart of our faith.

The Song and the Story is FREE and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Click below to listen and browse our podcasts catalogue.

Listen to Great Sacred Music podcasts

Keeping you safe

As we welcome you back to St Martin’s following the COVID-19 outbreak, please rest assured that your safety and that of our performers and staff is our top priority. We have outlined below the key changes that we have made.

  • Current regulations require socially-distanced seating of 2 metres between each “bubble” of seats.
  • Current regulations require audience members to wear face-coverings (unless they are exempt as per the Government’s guidelines).
  • There will be regular and thorough cleaning of the Church.
  • Hand sanitiser will be provided for you at key locations.
  • There will be no printed material – tickets, programmes or programme notes.
  • There will be no cushions for hire.
  • We will provide clear signage and our helpful staff will make your visit as comfortable and as safe as possible.
Our thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, for supporting the ReSound concert series at St Martin-in-the-Fields.

These guidelines may be subject to change in line with government guidance. St. Martin-in-the-Fields is following this guidance closely and all concerts will adhere accordingly to the latest advice.

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 Emily Dickens
accompanied by Iain Farrington

A 30-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring the backstory of music at the heart of our faith.

The Song and the Story is FREE 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 following the COVID-19 outbreak, please rest assured that your safety and that of our performers and staff is our top priority. We have outlined below the key changes that we have made.

  • Current regulations require socially-distanced seating of 2 metres between each “bubble” of seats.
  • Current regulations require audience members to wear face-coverings (unless they are exempt as per the Government’s guidelines).
  • There will be regular and thorough cleaning of the Church.
  • Hand sanitiser will be provided for you at key locations.
  • There will be no printed material – tickets, programmes or programme notes.
  • There will be no cushions for hire.
  • We will provide clear signage and our helpful staff will make your visit as comfortable and as safe as possible.
Our thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, for supporting the ReSound concert series at St Martin-in-the-Fields.

These guidelines may be subject to change in line with government guidance. St. Martin-in-the-Fields is following this guidance closely and all concerts will adhere accordingly to the latest advice.

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 heart, head and soul, exploring the backstory of music at the heart of our faith.

The Song and the Story is FREE and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Click below to listen and browse our podcasts catalogue.

Listen to Great Sacred Music podcasts

Keeping you safe

As we welcome you back to St Martin’s following the COVID-19 outbreak, please rest assured that your safety and that of our performers and staff is our top priority. We have outlined below the key changes that we have made.

  • Current regulations require socially-distanced seating of 2 metres between each “bubble” of seats.
  • Current regulations require audience members to wear face-coverings (unless they are exempt as per the Government’s guidelines).
  • There will be regular and thorough cleaning of the Church.
  • Hand sanitiser will be provided for you at key locations.
  • There will be no printed material – tickets, programmes or programme notes.
  • There will be no cushions for hire.
  • We will provide clear signage and our helpful staff will make your visit as comfortable and as safe as possible.
Our thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, for supporting the ReSound concert series at St Martin-in-the-Fields.

These guidelines may be subject to change in line with government guidance. St. Martin-in-the-Fields is following this guidance closely and all concerts will adhere accordingly to the latest advice.

Festival Evensong

A beautiful 45-minute service of words and music, justly described as one of the glories of the Anglican tradition.

Featuring music written for St Martin-in-the-Fields
Introit: All you works of God – Andrew Earis
Magnificat: St Martin’s Service – Cecilia McDowall
Anthem: What only you can be – Nils Greenhow

Sung by the St Martin’s Voices
Directed by Andrew Earis
Organist Greg Morris
Cellist Adrian Bradbury

This service will be live-streamed on Facebook and StMartins.Digital.

 

St Martin’s Voices: Brahms Requiem

When Johannes Brahms’ exquisitely moving Ein deutsches Requiem premiered in Bremen Cathedral in 1868, it was complemented by a performance of the beloved Handel aria I know that my redeemer liveth. Inspired by this historic musical pairing, Cecilia McDowall’s unaccompanied choral setting reinterprets the familiar Messiah text, emphasising the themes of tenderness, solace and resilience it shares with Brahms’ masterpiece.

Programme

Cecilia McDowall – I know that my redeemer liveth
Johannes Brahms – Requiem

Performers

St Martin’s Voices
St Martin’s Players
Jessica Cale Soprano
Angus McPhee Baritone
Andrew Earis Conductor

If you cannot attend in-person, this concert also available online from Tuesday 25 May. For tickets, click here. 

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. We have outlined the key changes that we have made for audiences attending our live concerts. Read more about audiences returning to St Martin’s.

Our thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, for supporting the ReSound concert series at St Martin-in-the-Fields.

St Martin’s Voices: Brahms Requiem (online)

When Johannes Brahms’ exquisitely moving Ein deutsches Requiem premiered in Bremen Cathedral in 1868, it was complemented by a performance of the beloved Handel aria I know that my redeemer liveth. Inspired by this historic musical pairing, Cecilia McDowall’s unaccompanied choral setting reinterprets the familiar Messiah text, emphasising the themes of tenderness, solace and resilience it shares with Brahms’ masterpiece.

Programme

Cecilia McDowall – I know that my redeemer liveth
Johannes Brahms – Requiem

Performers

St Martin’s Voices
St Martin’s Players
Jessica Cale Soprano
Angus McPhee Baritone
Andrew Earis Conductor

How to watch the online concert

You can watch the performance as many times as you like until 31 August. You will receive your access details as soon as you have purchased your ticket, along with full details of how to watch the concert.

Our thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, for supporting the ReSound concert series at St Martin-in-the-Fields.

St Martin-in-the-Fields church and all performers are closely following government guidance and each concert will adhere accordingly to the latest advice.