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Great Sacred Music: International Day of Light

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

International Day of Light
Choir: Hail, gladdening light – Thomas Allain Chapman
Hymn: Sometimes a light surprises (Offertorium)
Choir: Light of the world – Edward Elgar
Choir: Lead, kindly light – Howard Goodall
Choir: O nata lux – Kerry Andrew
Choir: Lux aurumque – Eric Whitacre
Hymn: Christ is the world’s true light (Nun danket)
Choir: This little light of mine – arr. Joel Raney

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

This week’s Great Sacred Music will be livestreamed and available to view on StMartins.Digital and our Facebook page.

With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.

Great Sacred Music: Julian of Norwich

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

Julian of Norwich
Choir: Prayer of Julian of Norwich – Carson Cooman
Hymn: Mothering God, you gave me birth (t. Mother Julian)
Choir: See, I am God – Michael Higgins
Choir: Is God, our endless day – Libby Larsen
Choir: As truly as God is our Father – William Mathias
Hymn: Eternal God, supreme in tenderness
Choir: All shall be well – Sarah Quartel

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

This week’s Great Sacred Music will be livestreamed and available to view on StMartins.Digital and our Facebook page.

With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.

Great Sacred Music: Rejoice!

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

Rejoice!
Choir: Rejoice the Lord is King – Bryan Kelly
Hymn: Rejoice, O land, in God thy might (Wareham)
Choir: Rejoice in the Lord alway – Henry Purcell
Choir: The King shall rejoice – Bob Chilcott
Choir: Rejoice in the Lamb (final section) – Benjamin Britten
Hymn: To God be the glory! (To God be the glory)
Choir: The Lord is my light – Brad Nix

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

This week’s Great Sacred Music will be livestreamed and available to view on StMartins.Digital and our Facebook page.

With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.

Choral Classics: World Football Day

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

Directed by Andrew Earis
Performed by St Martin’s Voices 

World Football Day
Mine eyes have seen the glory (Battle Hymn of the Republic) – arr. Mark Hayes
Abide with Me – arr. Moses Hogan
Blue Moon – Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart, arr. Jay Althouse
I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles – Joan Kenbrovin and John William Kellette
Sweet Caroline – arr. Kirby Shaw
You’ll Never Walk alone – Rogers & Hammerstein
Oh When the Saints go marching in – arr. John Rutter

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.

Please note that Choral Classics is in-person only.

Choral Classics: Ubi caritas

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

Performed by St Martin’s Voices 

Ubi caritas
Ubi caritas – Ola Gjeilo
If ye love me – Thomas Tallis
Rise up my love– Healey Willan
Upon your heart – Eleanor Daley
Love bade me welcome – Judith Weir
I love my love – Gustav Holst
Goodnight, sweetheart – arr. Kirby Shaw

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.

Please note that Choral Classics is in-person only.

Choral Classics: World Migratory Bird Day

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

Directed by Andrew Earis
Performed by St Martin’s Voices 

World Migratory Bird Day
All things bright and beautiful – Philip Stopford
Dainty fine bird – Orlando Gibbons
All creatures now – John Bennet
O for the wings of a dove – Felix Mendelssohn
Morning glory, starlit sky – Barry Rose
The Bluebird – Charles Villiers Stanford
The Birds’ Lullaby – Sarah Quartel

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.

Please note that Choral Classics is in-person only.

Choral Classics: Anniversary of the Coronation of King Charles III: Choral Music from Royal collections

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

Performed by St Martin’s Voices 

Anniversary of the Coronation of King Charles III: Choral Music from Royal collections
Pastime with good company – Henry VIII
For all the wonder of thy regal day – Frederick Bridge
Come, gentle swains – Michael Cavendish
Who can dwell with greatness – Hubert Parry
The Hills – John Ireland
Ave Regina – Cecilia McDowall
All creatures now – John Bennet

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.

Please note that Choral Classics is in-person only.

Choral Classics: Songs of Shakespeare

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

Led by Lorna Price
Directed by Justin Soriano
Performed by St Martin’s Voices 

Songs of Shakespeare
Under the greenwood tree – Ernest Moeran
It was a lover and his lass – Thomas Morley
April is in my mistress’ face – Thomas Morley
Shall I compare thee – Nils Lindberg
Blow, blow, thou winter wind – Thomas Arne, arr. Desmond Ratcliffe
Full fathom five – Charles Wood
Touch her soft lips – Bob Chilcott
For thy sweet love – Robert Young

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.

Please note that Choral Classics is in-person only.

Choral Classics: An Easter Celebration

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

Led by Laura Newey
Directed by Andrew Earis
Performed by St Martin’s Voices

An Easter Celebration
This joyful Eastertide – arr. Philip Ledger
Alleluia, Christus surrexit – Felico Anerio
Surrexit pastor bonus – Orlando di Lassus
Haec Dies – William Byrd
I know that my redeemer lives – Richard Jeffrey-Grey
Now the green blade rises – Trad. arr. Simon Lindley
Hallelujah Chorus – George Frederick Handel

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.

Please note that Choral Classics is in-person only.

Choral Classics: O vos omnes

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

Led by Sophie Timms
Directed by Ailsa Campbell
Performed by St Martin’s Voices

O vos omnes
Popule meus – Tomás Luis de Victoria
Miserere mei – William Byrd
A litany – William Walton
Love bade me welcome – Judith Weir
Funeral Ikos – John Tavener
O vos omnes – Pablo Casals

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.

Please note that Choral Classics is in-person only.