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.

Great Sacred Music online: Revelation

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 week by St Martin’s Voices.

This week’s theme is Revelation.

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with St Martin’s Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina.

Music:
These are they which follow the lamb – Goss
And I saw another angel – Stanford
I heard a voice from heaven from ‘Requiem’ – Howells
Pure River of the Water of Life – James Whitbourn

The music was recorded in-person at St Martin-in-the-Fields, in strict compliance with the current government guidelines on professional singing in church and social distancing.

Watch on our Facebook page or St Martin’s Digital.

Click below to listen and browse our podcasts catalogue.

Great Sacred Music online: Kings and Prophets

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 week by St Martin’s Voices.

This week’s theme is Kings and Prophets.

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with St Martin’s Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble, accompanied by Ben Giddens.

Music:
How beautiful upon the mountains – Stainer
Be not afraid from ‘Elijah’ – Mendelssohn
An extract from The Lamentations of Jeremiah – Tallis
Zadok the Priest – Handel

The music was recorded in-person at St Martin-in-the-Fields, in strict compliance with the current government guidelines on professional singing in church and social distancing.

Watch on our Facebook page or St Martin’s Digital.

Click below to listen and browse our podcasts catalogue.

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 week by St Martin’s Voices.

This week’s theme is The Ascension.

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with St Martin’s Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Ben Giddens.

Music:
God is gone up with a merry noise – Croft
Ascendens Christus – Handl
Viri galilaei – Sweelinck
Praise our God who reigns in glory – Bach

The music was recorded in-person at St Martin-in-the-Fields, in strict compliance with the current government guidelines on professional singing in church and social distancing.

Watch on our Facebook page or St Martin’s Digital.

Click below to listen and browse our podcasts catalogue.

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

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.

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.

Great Sacred Music Online: Jesus – Ministry

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 week by St Martin’s Voices.

This week’s theme is Jesus: Ministry.

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with St Martin’s Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Ben Giddens.

Music:
Tell me the stories of Jesus – Challinor
A man there lived in Galilee
The Beatitudes – Pärt
Ride on, King Jesus – arr. Hogan

The music was recorded in-person at St Martin-in-the-Fields, in strict compliance with the current government guidelines on professional singing in church and social distancing.

Watch on our Facebook page or St Martin’s Digital.

Click below to listen and browse our podcasts catalogue.

Great Sacred Music online: Jesus – Death

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 week by St Martin’s Voices.

This week’s theme is Jesus: Death.

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with St Martin’s Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble, accompanied by Ben Giddens.

Music:
Crux fidelis – John IV of Portugal
Were you there when they crucified my Lord? – Bob Chilcott
The Reproaches – Sanders
Ruht wohl from St John Passion – Bach

The music was recorded in-person at St Martin-in-the-Fields, in strict compliance with the current government guidelines on professional singing in church and social distancing.

Watch on our Facebook page or St Martin’s Digital.

Click below to listen and browse our podcasts catalogue.

Great Sacred Music online: Maundy Thursday

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 week by St Martin’s Voices.

This week’s theme is Maundy Thursday.

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with St Martin’s Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble, accompanied by Ben Giddens.

Music:
A New Commandment – Shephard
Tantum ergo – de Severac
Ubi caritas – Duruflé
Ave verum corpus – Mawby

The music was recorded in-person at St Martin-in-the-Fields, in strict compliance with the current government guidelines on professional singing in church and social distancing.

Watch on our Facebook page or St Martin’s Digital.

Click below to listen and browse our podcasts catalogue.

Great Sacred Music online: Jesus – Resurrection and 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 week by St Martin’s Voices.

This week’s theme is Jesus – Resurrection and Ascension.

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with St Martin’s Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Ben Giddens.

Music:
Surrexit Christus Hodie – Scheidt
Blessed be the God and Father – Wesley
God is gone up – Finzi
Easter Hymn from Cavalleria Rusticana – Mascagni

The music was recorded in-person at St Martin-in-the-Fields, in strict compliance with the current government guidelines on professional singing in church and social distancing.

Watch on our Facebook page or St Martin’s Digital.

Click below to listen and browse our podcasts catalogue.

Great Sacred Music online: Paul

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 week by St Martin’s Voices.

This week’s theme is Paul

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with St Martin’s Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Ben Giddens.

Music:
We sing the glorious conquest (t. Kingsfold)
How lovely are the messengers (from St Paul) – Mendelssohn
Though I speak with the tongues of men – Bairstow
Who shall separate us – Joshua Hummel

The music was recorded in-person at St Martin-in-the-Fields, in strict compliance with the current government guidelines on professional singing in church and social distancing.

Watch on our Facebook page or St Martin’s Digital.

Click below to listen and browse our podcasts catalogue.