Great Sacred Music: Recent Episodes
St Martin's Voices
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage. Led by Sarah KeatingDirected by Polina SosninaPerformed by St Martin’s Voices Hodie in monte – Peter PhilipsHymn: Be thou my visionO nata lux – Thomas TallisO Radiant Dawn – James MacMillanLet all mortal flesh keep silence – Edward BairstowHymn: Christ, whose glory fills the skiesI saw eternity – Lucy Walker
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage. Led by Revd Dr Sam WellsDirected by Andrew EarisAccompanied by Polina SosninaPerformed by St Martin’s Voices An absent friend – Ned RoremHymn: My song is love unknownUbi caritas – Kerensa BriggsGreater love – John IrelandThe Road Home – Stephen PaulusHymn: What a friend we have in JesusYou’ve got a friend in me – Randy Newman arr. Mac Huff
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage. Led by Laura NeweyDirected by Polina SosninaPerformed by St Martin’s Voices A Cosmic Prayer – Carson CoomanHymn: For the beauty of the earthThe Moon – George DysonThe Apotheosis of Apollo – Melissa DunphyRound me falls the night – Anabelle RooneyHymn: The spacious firmament on highFly me to the moon – Bart Howard arr. Kirby Shaw
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage. Led by Revd Dr Sam WellsDirected by Andrew EarisPerformed by St Martin’s Voices Joy to the world – arr. John RutterHymn: Come let us join our cheerful songs (Nativity)How beauteous are their feet – StanfordLo! He slumbers in his manger – Cecilia McDowallChrist hath a garden – Howard HelveyWondrous Cross – Philip WilbyHymn: Jesus shall reign, where’er the sun (Truro)Our eternal home – Joel Raney
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage. Led by Revd Dr Sam WellsDirected by Andrew EarisPerformed by St Martin’s Voices Lord of all hopefulness – Nils GreenhowHymn: Abide with meLook to the day – John RutterNation shall speak peace unto nation – Barry RoseBy gracious powers – William Bradley RobertsHalcyon Days – Melissa DunphyHymn: Blessed AssuranceI’ve got peace like a river – Spiritual arr. Mary McDonald
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.Led by Revd Dr Sam WellsDirected by Andrew EarisPerformed by St Martin’s Voices Quia vidisti me, Thoma – PalestrinaHymn: Blessed Thomas, doubt no longerWe walk by faith – Marty HaugenO love – Elaine HagenbergLocus iste – Tarik O’ReganHymn: How often we, like Thomas (Ewing)O when the Saints – arr. John Rutter
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.Led by Revd Dr Sam WellsDirected by Andrew EarisPerformed by St Martin’s Voices Never weather-beaten sail – Thomas CampionHymn: Eternal Father, strong to saveThey that go down to the sea in ships – Ben PonniahMake me an island – Lucy WalkerCrossing the bar – Rani ArboHymn: There’s a wideness in God’s mercWade in the water – arr. Moses Hogan
Led by Revd Dr Sam WellsDirected by Andrew EarisAccompanied by Polina SosninaPerformed by St Martin’s Voices God’s gonna set this world on fire – Moses HoganHymn: Dear Lord and Father of mankind (Repton)Across the vast eternal sky – Ola GjeiloVeni creator spiritus – Eleanor DaleyBreathe on me, breath of God – Philip WilbyHymn: Come Holy Spirit, come (Diademata)Fire, fire (from ‘Little Jazz Madrigals’) – Bob Chilcott
Led by Sarah KeatingDirected by Andrew EarisAccompanied by Polina Sosnina Performed by St Martin’s Voices My Lord, what a morning! – arr. H.T. BurleighHymn: Christ is made the sure foundationAnd I saw a new heaven – Edgar BaintonPure river of water of life – James MacMillanThe kingdom of heaven – Lucy WalkerHymn: Jerusalem the goldenTears in heaven – Eric Clapton arr. Roger Emerson
O sacrum convivium – Stephanie MartinHymn: Sweet sacrament divine (t. Divine mysteries)Tantum Ergo – Déodat de SéveracAdoro te devote – Cecilia McDowallPanis angelicus – César FranckAve verum corpus – Colin MawbyHymn: All for Jesus (t. All for Jesus)Agnus Dei from ‘Little Jazz Mass’ – Bob Chilcott Led by Revd Dr Sam WellsDirected by Jennifer Sterling Accompanied by Jonathan DodsPerformed by St Martin’s Voices
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage. No.1. The Lord looked downHymn: Praise to the Lord, the almighty, the King of CreationNo.2 The people of Fun CityNo.3 Then Japhet, Shem and HamNo.4 It looks like rainNo 5. For the floodgates of Heaven were openedNo.6. Forty days and nightsNo.7 For the Lord closed the floodgatesNo. 8 Father Noah please open the portholeHymn: All creatures of our God and KingNo.9 Then the Lord looked downNo.10 Oh what a wonderful scene
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage. Spirit of God, unseen as the wind – arr. Paul Leddington WrightHymn: Come down, O love divine (Down Ampney)Loquebantur variis linguis – Thomas TallisVeni creator spiritus – PalestrinaCome, Holy Ghost – Thomas AttwoodI will sing with the spirit – John RutterHymn: Come, Holy Spirit, Come! (Diademata)Ev’ry time I feel the spirit – Spiritual arr. Moses Hogan
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage. Let all the world – George DysonHymn: Hail the day that sees him rise (Llanfair)Alleluia Ascendit – William ByrdGod is gone up – William CroftO clap your hands – Orlando GibbonsHymn: Crown him with many crowns (Diademata)Let all the world – Sally Albrecht
Led by Revd Dr Sam WellsDirected by Olivia TaitPerformed by St Martin’s VoicesAccompanied by Jon Dods Mothering God, you gave me birth (Mother Julian)Hymn: O God, you search me and you know me (Bernadette Farrell)O virtus sapientiae – Hildegard von Bingen arr. Katerina GimonPrayer of Julian of Norwich – Carson CoomanThe Hazelnut – Joe BatesSee, I am God – Michael HigginsHymn: Eternal God, supreme in tenderness (Woodlands)All shall be well – Carol J. Jones
Christ be with you – Barry RoseHymn: Jesus calls us o’er the tumultOnce in a Royal David’s city – arr. Will ToddThere is a green hill – Herbert SumsionAll things bright and beautiful – Philip StopfordHymn: I bind unto myself todayChrist is risen – John Carter
Led by Revd Dr Sam WellsDirected by Andrew EarisPerformed by St Martin’s Voices Under the Greenwood tree – Ernest MoeranHymn: Teach me, my God, and King (Sandys)Come away, death – Ralph Vaughan WilliamsExcerpt from ’Serenade to Music’ – Ralph Vaughan WilliamsIt was a lover and his lass (from Songs and Sonnets of Shakespeare) – George ShearingThe Isle is full of noises – Bob ChilcottHymn: Let all the world (Luckington)Full fathom five – Charles Wood
Lord of the dance – arr. Michael CaytonHymn: Jesus Christ is risen today (Easter Hymn)Alleluia, Christus surrexit – Felico AnerioNow the green blade risen – arr. Simon LindleyHe is risen – Percy WhitlockAll things new – Elaine HagenbergHymn: Thine be the glory (Maccabeus)This Joyful Eastertide – arr. Philip Ledger Led by Revd Dr Sam WellsPerformed by St Martin’s VoicesDirected by Olivia Tait Accompanied by Gavin Roberts
Track list: 1) Miserere Mei, Deus - Raphaella Aleotti 2) My song is love unknown (Love unknown) //hymn3) Civitas sancti tui - William Byrd4) Words from the cross - Joanna Forbes L'Estrange5) Ubi caritas - Ola Gjeilo6) When I survey the wondrous cross (Rockingham) //hymn7) Were you there when they crucified my Lord? - arr. Bob Chilcott
Thursday 5th March: St Piran's Day - An Exploration of Cornish Music by St Martin's Voices
Thursday 29th January : To be a light - A Celebration of Candlemas by St Martin's Voices
Thursday 4h July: The Stars and Stripes Forever – Celebrating American Independence Day by St Martin's Voices
Thursday 9th May: God is Gone Up - A Celebration for Ascension Day by St Martin's Voices
Thursday 25th April: Serenade to Music – Marking Shakespeare’s birthday by St Martin's Voices
Thursday 28th December: Readings And Carols With St Martin's Voices by St Martin's Voices
Marking the life and work of St Vincent de Paul, the French Catholic priest who dedicated himself to serving the poor. Music includes Arvo Pärt The Beatitudes and the spiritual All my trials, Lord.Led by Revd Dr Sam WellsPerformed by St Martin’s VoicesDirected by Andrew EarisAccompanied by Polina SosninaWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s Campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Marking the United Nations International Day of Peace with music by Will Todd, Elaine Hagenberg, Kurt Nystedt and Undine Smith Moore.Led by Revd Dr Sam WellsPerformed by St Martin’s VoicesDirected by Andrew EarisAccompanied by Polina SosninaWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s Campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Celebrating the great hymn writer and translator Catherine Winkworth, including music by J.S. Bach, Becky McGlade and John Rutter.Led by Revd Dr Sam WellsPerformed by St Martin’s VoicesDirected by Andrew EarisAccompanied by Polina SosninaWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s Campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Commemorating a year since the death of Queen Elizabeth II with works composed for royal funerals over the centuries, including Purcell’s Funeral Sentences for Queen Mary II and Judith Weir’s setting of Psalm 42.Led and directed by Andrew EarisPerformed by St Martin’s VoicesAccompanied by Polina SosninaWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s Campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
A 35-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.Led by Revd Dr Sam WellsDirected by Andrew EarisPerformed by St Martin’s VoicesWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s Campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
A 35-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.Led by Revd Dr Sam WellsDirected and accompanied by Andrew EarisPerformed by St Martin’s VoicesWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s Campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Exploring the motets and part-songs of Charles Villiers Stanford, including Beati quorum via and The Blue Bird.Led by George CookDirected and accompanied by Polina SosninaPerformed by St Martin’s VoicesWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s Campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Exploring the motets and part-songs of Ralph Vaughan Williams, including O taste and see and The cloud capp’d towers.Led by Thomas PerkinsDirected and accompanied by Polina SosninaPerformed by St Martin’s VoicesWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s Campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Nineteenth century music for upper voices, including works by Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel.Led by Rachel HaworthDirected and accompanied by Polina SosninaWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s Campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin’s Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Let the heaven light shine on me – spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan Christ, whose glory fills the skies Morning glory, starlit sky – Barry Rose The Canticle of Brother Sun – Grayston Ives Crossing the Bar – Rani Arbo, arr. Armidon I, the Lord of sea and sky Summertime – George Gershwin, arr. Stickles
With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s Campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Michael Cayton.
Sing joyfully – William Byrd Ave verum corpus – William Byrd Magnificat (from ‘Second Service’) – William Byrd Beati mundo corde – William Byrd Agnus Dei (from ‘Mass for Four Voices’) – William Byrd
With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
My Lord, what a morning! – Spiritual arr. H. T. Burleigh And I saw a new heaven – Edgar Bainton Heaven-haven – Samuel Barber And God shall wipe away all tears (from ‘Requiem’) – Eleanor Daley Let the heaven light shine on me – Spiritual arr. Moses Hogan
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Never weather-beaten sail – Thomas Campion Crossing the bar – Hubert Parry They that go down to the sea in ships – Herbert Sumsion Just as the tide was flowing – arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams Take me to the water – spiritual medley arr. Dilworth
With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.Morning has broken – Cat StevensMost glorious Lord of Lyfe – William HarrisNew life in Christ (from ‘The Saviour’) – William Lloyd WebberCome New – Annalise RoyThis Day – Bob ChilcottWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from The Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields directed by Olivia Tait accompanied by Phoebe Tak Man Chow.Edward Elgar – The Spirit of the Lord Christopher Tye – O Holy Spirit, Lord of Grace Judith Bingham – Touched by Heavenly Fire Giovanni Palestrina – Dum Complerentur Moses Hogan - God’s Gunna Set This WorldWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin’s Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.Coelos ascendit hodie – Charles Villiers StanfordO God, the king of glory – PurcellPsallite Domino - William ByrdSing joyfully – William ByrdO clap your hands – Orlando GibbonsLet all the world – DysonWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St. Martin’s Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Michael Cayton.Blessed are the pure in heart – Henry Walford DaviesThou Visitest the Earth – Maurice GreeneLord, thou hast told us – Arnold Bax Love Bade me Welcome – Judith WeirThe Light of Life – Edward ElgarSing from 'The Song Sung True' – Judith WeirWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St. Martin’s Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Michael Cayton.England – Hubert Parry Crossing the bar – Hubert ParryI know my soul hath power – Hubert ParryNever weather-beaten sail – Hubert ParryI was glad – Hubert Parry With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin’s Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.A Prayer of Desmond Tutu – James WhitbournIndodana – Trad. isiXhosa, arr. Barrett and SchmittThe Lord’s Prayer from ‘African Sanctus’ – David FanshaweIt's me, O Lord – Spiritual arr. Michael MoeraneBaba yetu – Christopher Tin/Chris Kiagiri, arr. Ben JonesWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.A Cosmic Prayer – Carson CoomanSeek him that made the seven stars – Jonathan DoveO Radiant Dawn – James MacMillanPhoto 51 – Cecilia McDowallFly me to the moon – Bart Howard arr. Kirby ShawWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Olivia Tait and accompanied by Ben Frost.Christ the Lord is risen today – Eleanor DaleyRegina Caeli a 4 – Francisco GuerreroAlleluia – Elaine HagenbergHallelujah – Leonard CohenHallelujah from ‘Messiah’ – G.F. Handel With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Prayer of John Donne – William Bradley RobertsHymn: King of Mercy, King of Love (t. University College)Bring Us, O Lord God – James MacMillan*A Hymne to Christ – Imogen HolstSweet Stay a While – John DowlandHymn: The God of love my Shepherd is (t. St Columba)Bring Us, O Lord God – Will Todd
Led by Revd Andrew Earis with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.Wade in the Water – Spiritual arr. Moses HoganSicut Cervus – Giovanni da PalestrinaLike as the Hart – Judith WeirPure River of Water of Life – James WhitbournLike a Mighty Stream – Moses Hogan & John JacobsenWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Isabelle Hamley with music from St Martin's Voices directed and accompanied by Andrew Earis.A Prayer of Saint Patrick – John RutterJesu, thou son of Mary (from Gaelic Hymns) – Ina BoyleSoul Peace (from Gaelic Hymns) – Ina BoyleAt the mid hour of night (from Six Irish Folksongs) – C V StanfordIt is not the tear (from Six Irish Folksongs) – C V StanfordOh, sight entrancing (from Six Irish Folksongs) – C V StanfordWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Isabelle Hamley with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.He made the stars also – Sarah MacDonaldYou are my companion - Elaine HagenbergSong of Simeon – Margaret RizzaMy Guardian Angel – Judith WeirHalcyon Days – Melissa DunphyWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Isabelle Hamley with music from St Martin's Voices directed and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.Heaven-Haven – Benjamin BrittenLord let me know mine end – Hubert ParryAnd I saw a new heaven – Edgar BaintonKnockin’ on Heaven’s Door – Bob Dylan arr. NoëlWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Isabelle Hamley with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.They are at rest – Edward ElgarBe merciful, be gracious (from The Dream of Gerontius) – Edward ElgarLead, kindly light – John StainerLittlemore Tractus – Arvo Pärt With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Isabelle Hamley with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.The lily and the rose – Bob Chilcott A Spotless Rose – Ola GjeiloI beheld her, beautiful as a dove – Healey WillanEgo flos campi – Clemens non PapaThe Rose – Ola GjeiloWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Andrew Earis with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.Ubi caritas – Maurice DurufléLove divine – William Lloyd WebberMy beloved spake – Patrick HadleyUpon your heart – Eleanor DaleyYou are the new day – arr. Peter Knight With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Isabelle Hamley with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.O nata lux – Thomas TallisHodie beata virgo Maria – Peter Philips Hail gladdening light – John StainerLighten our Darkness Responses – Nils GreenhowNunc dimittis – Gustav HolstLead, kindly light – Howard GoodallWith thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
Led by Revd Isabelle Hamley with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Polina Sosnina.Adonai Ro'i – Gerald CohenIn Memoriam Anne Frank – Howard GoodallElijahu hanawi (from ‘Two Hebrew Songs’) – Viktor UllmanAnu olim (from ‘Two Hebrew Songs’) – Viktor UllmanThis season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Isabelle Hamley with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.Let all the world – DysonA Prayer from South Africa – James WhitbournA Prayer of Desmond Tutu – James WhitbournOtche Nash (The Lord’s Prayer) – Mykola LeontovychThe Lord’s Prayer from ‘African Sanctus’ – David FanshaweWalk together, children – Spiritual arr. Moses HoganThis season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.A New Year Carol – Benjamin BrittenMagi veniunt ab oriente – Clemens non PapaLook up, sweet babe – Lennox BerkeleyHere is the little door – Herbert HowellsWelcome, Yule – CHH ParryThis season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Andrew Earis with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Phoebe Tak Man Chow.Ring out, wild bells – Thomas GibbsWhat cheer? – William WaltonJesus soll die Losung sein – Max RegerA New Year Carol – Benjamin BrittenNew Year – John RutterAuld lang syne – arr. Steven GriffinThis season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Jennifer Sterling and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.Carol of the Bells – LeontovichA tender shoot – Kerensa BriggsHail! Blessed Virgin Mary – arr. WoodIl est né le divin enfant – arr. WillcocksThe Shepherds’ Farewell – BerliozTomorrow shall be my dancing day – arr. WillcocksThis season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music performed by St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina. Wolcum Yole! – Benjamin BrittenAdam lay ybounden – Boris OrdAngelus ad virginem – arr. Carol BarnettI sing of a maiden – arr. Lennox Berkeley There is no rose – Bob Chilcott Sir Christèmas – William MatthiasThis season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Andrew Earis with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Phoebe Tak Man Chow.
Cantate Domino – Hans Leo Hassler [a4] Caecilia in corde suo – Jean de Chaynée In a Consort of Voices – Henry Purcell From harmony (from Ode for St Cecilia’s Day) – GF Handel A Hymn for St Cecilia – Herbert Howells I will sing with the spirit – John Rutter
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music performed by St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Psalm 121 – Howells Thou knowest, Lord – Bob Chilcott Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen – Brahms Requiem aeternam II & In paradisum – Eleanor Daley Lead, kindly light – Howard Goodall
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music performed by St Martin's Voices, directed and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Hear my prayer – Hogan Good news, the chariot’s comin’ – arr. Hogan This little light of mine – arr. Hogan We shall walk through the valley in peace – arr. Hogan Like a mighty stream – Hogan & Jacobson I can tell the world – Hogan
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
O taste and see – Vaughan Williams The call – Vaughan Williams, arr. Earis Valiant for Truth – Vaughan Williams Come away, death – Vaughan Williams Just as the tide was flowing – Vaughan Williams O clap your hands – Vaughan Williams
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music performed by St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Factum est silentium – Richard Dering Te Deum from Short Service – Orlando Gibbons A Sequence for St Michael – Herbert Howells When the Saints Go Marching In – arr. John Rutter
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Andrew Earis with music performed by St Martin's Voices, accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
David's Lamentation – William Billings Turn unto the Lord - Thomas Tomkins When David heard – Thomas Tomkins When I observe – Thomas Tomkins The Silver Swan – Orlando Gibbon By the rivers of Babylon - arr. Ken Burton
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music performed by St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Tantum Ergo – Bruckner O salutaris hostia – Palestrina Serenity – MacMillan O sacrum convivium – Messiaen Panis Angelicus – Franck
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music performed by St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Phoebe Tak Man Chow.
Beautiful city (from Godspell) – Stephen Schwartz Medley from Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat – Andrew Lloyd Webber Medley from Jesus Christ Superstar – Andrew Lloyd Webber You'll never walk alone (from Carousel) – Richard Rodgers
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Andrew Earis with music performed by St Martin's Voices, accompanied by Phoebe Tak Man Chow.
God be in my head – Walford Davies Irish Blessing – Chilcott Blessed are the pure in heart – Walford Davies The Lord bless you and keep you – Rutter Bless the Lord, O My Soul – Matt Redman Blessed Be – Melanie DeMore
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music performed by St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Phoebe Tak Man Chow.
Magnificat anima mea – Pergolesi Ave Maria à 4 – Victoria/attrib. Jacob Handl Magnificat in D – H. K. Andrews Bogoróditse Djévo – Arvo Pärt Gloria Patri (from Magnificat) – Vivaldi Hail Holy Queen (from Sister Act) – arr. Marc Shaiman
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music performed by St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Phoebe Tak Man Chow.
Gloria in excelsis Deo Et in terra pax Laudamus te Gratias agimus tibi – Propter magnam gloriam Domine Deus Domine, Fili unigenite Domine Deus, Agnus Dei Quoniam – Cum Sancto Spiritu
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin's Voices directed and accompanied by Andrew Earis and Polina Sosnina.
Morning glory, starlight sky - Barry Rose And God said: Let there be light (The Creation) - Haydn In splendour bright (The Creation) - Haydn The heavens are telling (The Creation) - Haydn As Torrents in Summer - Elgar The Shower - Elgar Over the rainbow - Arlen arr. Robinson
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Sarah Maxted with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Never weather-beaten sail – Campion Crossing the bar – Parry They that go down to the sea in ships – Sumsion Just as the tide was flowing – arr. Vaughan Williams Take me to the water – spiritual medley arr. Dilworth
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music performed by St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
O radiant dawn – MacMillan O Oriens – Melissa Dunphy The Ground – Gjeilo The Canticle of Brother Sun – Ives Let the heaven light shine on me – arr. Hogan
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Descendit angelus – Victoria Fuit homo - Palestrina Prepare ye the way of the Lord - Wise This is the record of John – Gibbons I stood on the river of Jordan – Hogan
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music performed by from St Martin's Voices accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Brother James’ Air - Jacob Jesus Christ the Apple Tree – Poston As the apple tree – Walker There is a green hill – Chilcott Though Amaryllis Dance in Green – Byrd
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Descendit angelus – Victoria Fuit homo - Palestrina Prepare ye the way of the Lord - Wise This is the record of John – Gibbons I stood on the river of Jordan – Hogan
Heyr himna smiður – Þorkell Sigurbjörnsson Ave Maris Stella – Grieg Northern Lights – Gjeilo Regina Caeli Laetare – Bernhard Lewkovitch Tyst är det rum – Gabriella Gullin Uti vår hage – Hugo Alfvén
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Olivia Tait, accompanied by Michael Cayton.
David’s Lamentation – Billings Turn unto the Lord – Tomkins When David heard – Tomkins When I observe – Tomkins The Silver Swan – Gibbons By the rivers of Babylon - arr. Ken Burton
Led by Andrew Earis with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Michael Cayton.
Ave, verum corpus – Elgar Fear not, O Land – Elgar Give unto the Lord – Elgar They are at rest – Elgar The Shower – Elgar
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Coelos ascendit hodie – Stanford Psalite Domino - Byrd Sing joyfully – Byrd O clap your hands – Vaughan Williams Let all the world - Leighton
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Polina Sosnina, accompanied by Andrew Earis.
This joyful Eastertide - arr. Ledger O sing joyfully - Batten I was glad - Purcell Hymn for St Cecilia - Howells My spirit sang all day - Finzi Ain'a that good news - arr. Dawson
This season of Great Sacred Music has been supported by the Foundation of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and Polina Sosnina. Featuring movements from Eleanor Daley's Requiem.
Requiem aeternam I Out Of The Deep And God Shall Wipe Away All Tears In Remembrance Requiem aeternam II In paradisum Upon your heart – Eleanor Daley
Marking the anniversary of the birth of Cecil Francis Alexander, writer of All things bright and beautiful, There is a green hill far away and Once in Royal David’s City. Performed by St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
He is risen – Percy Whitlock Once in Royal David’s City – arr. Will Todd There is a green hill – Bob Chilcott All things bright and beautiful – John Rutter A Prayer of St Patrick – John Rutter
Led by Andrew Earis, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Michael Cayton.
Selections from Handel's Messiah: And the glory of the Lord
There were shepherds abiding in the field And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them And the angel said unto them And suddenly there was with the angel Glory to God in the highest
Behold the Lamb of God All we like sheep, have gone astray Unto which of the angels said He at all time Let all the angels of God worship Him Since by man came death
Hallelujah
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Michael Cayton.
Stabat Mater from ‘Passion Music – Will Todd St Mark Passion (excerpt) - Sanders Were you there when they crucified my Lord – arr. Chilcott Love unknown from ‘Passion Music’ – Will Todd
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Hosanna to the Son of David - Thomas Weelkes Benedictus from 'Mass in D' - Antonin Dvorak Ride on - Grayston Ives Hosanna to the Son of David - Orlando Gibbons Glory and honour - Charles Wood Ride on, King Jesus - Moses Hogan
This week's Great Sacred Music celebrates the works of John Donne. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis.
Bring us, O Lord God – William Harris Sweet stay a while – John Dowland A Hymne to Christ – Imogen Holst A Prayer of John Donne - William Bradley Roberts Bring us, O Lord God – Will Todd
This week's Great Sacred Music marks the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis.
Ave Maria - Schubert A tender shoot - Goldschmidt Magnificat in D - Andrews Ave sanctissima Maria - Marco Galvani The Virgin Mary had a baby boy - Spiritual arr. Ken Burton
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin’s Voices, directed by Andrew Earis
There is no Rose – Eric Sweeney Three Latin Motets – Charles Villiers Stanford - Justorum animae - Caelos ascendit hodie - Beati quorum via Ave Maria – Seamus de Barra The Deer’s Cry – Shaun Davey
This weeks Great Sacred Music marks International Women's day with works by Annabel Rooney, Lucy Walker and Eleanor Daley. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Today - Lucy WalkerToday – Lucy Walker A Hymne to Christ – Imogen Holst In Remembrance – Eleanor Daley My guardian angel – Judith Weir Underneath the stars – Kate Rusby
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Recorded live from St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Music: Come my way, my truth, my life – William Harris Hymn: King of Glory, King of Peace Even-Song – Bob Chilcott Listen sweet dove – Grayston Ives Love bade me welcome – Judith Weir Hymn: Teach me, my God, and King Let all the world – Kenneth Leighton
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin’s Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Little beam of rosy light – Joseph Barnby Hymn: Blessed assurance I am thine, O Lord – Doane, arr. Ramsey Draw me to the cross – Gary Matthews, arr. Lloyd Larson All the way my Savior leads me – Chris Tomlin & Matt Redman Hymn: To God by the glory Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine - arr. Kirby Shaw
Recorded live at St Martin-in-the-Fields
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Recorded live at St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Music: Morning has broken – Cat Stevens Hymn: New every morning is the love Come New – Annalise Roy This Day – Bob Chilcott The Ground (from ‘Sunrise Mass’) – Ola Gjeilo Hymn: By gracious powers, so wonderfully sheltered Ain’a that good news! – William Dawson
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Music: Think of how God loves you – James MacMillan Upon your heart – Eleanor Daley Love divine, all loves excelling – Howard Goodall A Nightingale sang in Berkeley Square – arr. Lizzy Humphries
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis.
Music: When to the temple Mary went – Tom Shorter Nunc dimittis – Burgon O Nata Lux – Morten Lauridsen The Lord is my light – Brad Nix
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices Directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina
Music from Annelies – James Whitbourn vi. Courage viii. Kyrie – Sinfonia xiv. Anne’s Meditation Adonai ro’i – Gerald Cohen
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina
Music: Benedicam Domino – Robert Johnson In the stillness – Sally Beamish My guardian angel – Judith Weir The gallant weaver – James MacMillan
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina
Music: I’ve got peace like a river – arr. Mary McDonald Like as the hart – Howells Never weather-beaten sail – Parry Wade in the Water – Hogan
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed and accompanied by Andrew Earis
Music: A New Year Carol – Chris Williams Morning hymn – Arlen Clarke Ring out, wild bells – Thomas Gibbs This day – Bob Chilcott
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina
Music: A New Year Carol – Britten New Year – John Rutter Lord for the years Auld Lang Syne – Traditional
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnin
Music: Christmas Lullaby – John Rutter Angels from the Realms of Glory O radiant dawn - MacMillan Nativity Carol – John Rutter Joy to the world
Recorded live from St Martin-in-the-Fields
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sonina
Music: O Tannenbaum – arr. John Rutter Carol: O little town of Bethlehem Quelle est celle odeur agreable – arr. John Rutter I wonder as I wander – arr. John Rutter Infant holy, infant lowly – arr. David Willcocks Carol: Silent Night Zither Carol – Malcolm Sargeant
Recorded live at St Martin-in-the-Fields
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina
Music: The Virgin Mary had a baby boy – arr. Ken Burton Hymn: Joy to the world Go tell it on the mountain – arr. Joel Raney Behold the star – Dawson Mary’s boy child – Hairston Hymn: See Him lying on a bed of straw Follow that star – Peter Gritton
Recorded live at St Martin-in-the-Fields
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin-in-the-Fields directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina
Music: This is the truth from above – arr. Michael Cayton Hymn: O come, O come Emmanuel A tender shoot – Goldschmidt Alma redemptoris mater – Palestrina Let all mortal flesh keep silence – Bairstow Hymn: Lo, he comes with clouds descending People look East – Steel
Recorded live from St Martin-in-the-Fields
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed and accompanied by Ben Giddens
Music: Let all the world – Dyson Hymn: Teach me, my God and King God is gone up – Croft Te Deum in B flat – Stanford Hymn: King of Glory, King of peace Let all the world – Leighton
Recorded live from St Martin-in-the-Fields
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Polina Sosnina
Music: Te lucis ante terminum – Plainsong Hymn: The day thou gavest Miserere mihi Domine – Byrd Nunc dimittis from ‘Short Service’ – Byrd Abendlied – Rheinberger Hymn: Abide with me The long day closes – Sullivan
Recorded live at St Martin-in-the-Fields
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Ben Giddens
Music: For the fallen – Elgar Hymn: O God our help in ages past Greater love hath no man – Ireland The Soldier from 'Songs of the Soldier' – Sasha Johnson Manning Everyone sang – Bob Chilcott Hymn: Eternal Father, strong to save For the fallen – Nils Greenhow
Recorded live from St Martin-in-the-Fields
Led by Revd Dr Sam Well, with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnin
Music: Touch the early lightly – Colin Gibson Hymn: Earth’s fragile beauties we possess (t. Kingsfold) For the beauty of the earth – John Rutter There is a flower – John Rutter All for thee – Paul Kellner Blessed Be – Melanie DeMore Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (t. Lobe den Herren) Sent by the Lord am I – arr. Geoff Weaver
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina
Music: Like a mighty stream – Hogan The Lord is my shepherd – Howard Goodall Shall we gather at the river – Victor Johnson Bridge over troubled water – Paul Simon, arr. Mark Hayes
Recorded live at St Martin-in-the-Fields
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Michael Cayton
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree – Poston Hymn: We plough the fields and scatter Thou visitest the earth – Greene Look at the world – John Rutter Unless a grain of wheat – Bernadette Farrell Hymn: Lord of beauty, thine the splendour When daisies pied – John Rutter
Recorded live at St Martin-in-the-Fields
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina
Music: Lord, make us instruments of thy peace – Martin Shaw Hymn: Like a mighty river flowing A Cosmic Prayer – Carson Cooman Benedicite in G – Francis Jackson All things bright and beautiful – Philip Stopford Hymn: All creatures of our God and King A Gaelic Blessing – John Rutter
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Ben Giddens
Music: Hail, glorious spirits – Tye Factum est silencium – Dering Give us the wings of faith – James Whitbourn Te Deum in B flat – Stanford
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Ben Giddens
Music: Peace – Paul Mealor O pray for the peace of Jerusalem – Howells Agnus Dei from ‘Missa Princeps Pacis’ – William Lloyd Webber Go forth into the word in peace – John Rutter
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Polina Sosnina
Music: Beati quorum via – Stanford Beati voi poveri – Taize Beati pauperes – Sweelinck Beati mundo corde – Grayston Ives
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis with organist Michael Cayton
Music: We shall walk through the valley in peace – arr. Hogan Adonai ro’i – Gerald Cohen Agnus Dei from The Armed Man – Karl Jenkins Beautiful City from Godspell – Stephen Schwartz
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis with organist Michael Cayton
Music:
New every morning is the love Morning has broken – arr. John Leavitt Jesus Christ the Apple Tree – Poston A New Year Carol – Chris Williams
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis with organist Ben Giddens
Music:
O thou that art the light - Gabriel Jackson Late I have loved thee - Harry Bramma Eternal God, the light of the minds that know you - Richard Shephard Let the heaven light shine on me – arr. Hogan
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis with organist Ben Giddens
Music: Locus iste – Bruckner How lovely are thy dwellings – Brahms Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house – Torrance I was glad – Parry
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis with organist Ben Giddens
Music: Quicumque Christum quaeritis – Victoria O nata lux – Anna Lapwood Jesus on the mountain peak (hymn) The Transfiguration – Richard Shephard
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis with organist Ben Giddens
Music: Quicumque Christum quaeritis – Victoria O nata lux – Anna Lapwood Jesus on the mountain peak (hymn) The Transfiguration – Richard Shephard
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and Gabriella Noble with organist Polina Sosnina
Music: God’s gonna set this world on fire – arr. Hogan Da Pacem Domine – Pärt Amen, Lord our God have mercy from ‘St John Chrsyostom’ – Tchaikovsky Amazing grace (My Chains are gone) – Chris Tomlin arr. Joel Raney
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and Gabriella Noble with organist Ben Giddens
Music: A Cosmic Prayer – Cooman Morning glory, starlit sky – Barry Rose The Ground from ‘Sunrise Mass’ – Ola Gjeilo Fly me to the moon – Bart Howard
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble with organist Ben Giddens
Music: The Lord’s Prayer from ‘African Sanctus’ – Fanshawe Deep River – arr. Hogan Benedictus from ‘The Armed Man’ – Karl Jenkins The Great Amen – Peter Klatzow
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis with organist Ben Giddens
Music: O give thanks unto the Lord – Aldrich But thanks be to God from ‘Messiah’ – Handel Jubilate in B flat – Stanford I want to thank you Lord – Spiritual arr. Hogan
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and Gabriella Noble with organist Ben Giddens.
Music: Pie Jesu – William Bradley Roberts Precious Lord, take my hand – Dorsey It is well with my soul – René Clausen Unclouded Day – Alwood, arr. Shawn Kirchner
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble with organist Ben Giddens
Music: Never weather beaten sail – Campion They that go down to the sea in ships – Sumsion Eternal Father, strong to save Crossing the bar – Rani Arbo
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis with organist Ben Giddens
Music: The Peace of God – John Rutter Where’er you go – Allan Friedman An Irish Benediction - Baldwin This day – Bob Chilcott Amen from ‘Lo! The full final sacrifice’ – Gerald Finzi
Marking the life and work of poet John Masefield
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble with organist Ben Giddens
Music: Heaven-Haven (from A.M.D.G.) – Britten God’s Grandeur – Leighton The Windhover – Will Todd Pied Beauty – Kathryn Rose
Marking the life and work of poet John Masefield
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis with organist Ben Giddens
Music: Sing men and angels, sing Where does the uttered music go? – Walton O Christ who holds the open gate – Martin Shaw Sea Fever – Oliver Tarney
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis with organist Ben Giddens
Music: God the holy Trinity – Joanna Forbes L’Estrange As truly as God is our Father – Mathias O lux beata Trinitas – Will Todd Holy, holy, holy – arr. Mark Hayes
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble with organist Ben Giddens
Music: Spirit of God, unseen as the wind – arr. Leddington Wright Veni creator Spiritus – Victoria The Spirit of the Lord – Elgar Breathe on me, breath of God – Philip Wilby
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis with organist 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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Music: How beautiful upon the mountains – Stainer Be not afraid from Elijah – Mendelssohn Verse 1 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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and Andrew Earis and 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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Andrew Earis.
Music: Ev’ry time I feel the spirit – arr. Hogan Come you faithful, raise the strain Go down, Moses from A Child of our Time – Tippett Holy Manna – arr. Joel Raney
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: We sing the glorious conquest (t. Kingsfold) How lovely are the messengers (from St Paul) – Mendelssohn Thou 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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and 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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: A New Commandment - Richard Shephard Tantum ergo - De Severac Ubi caritas - Durufle Ave verum corpus - Colin 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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: Crux fidelis – John IV of Portugal Were you there when they crucified my Lord? – arr. Bob Chilcott The Reproaches – Sanders Ruht wohl from St John Passion – J.S. 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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis.
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis.
Music: Frohlocket, ihr Völker auf Erden – Mendelssohn Verbum caro factum est – Hans Leo Hassler Resonet in laudibus – Handl Hodie Christus natus est – Poulenc
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: Salve Regina – Poulenc Super flumina Babylonis – Palestrina Long since in Egypt’s plenteous land – Parry Rivers of Babylon – Trad. Spiritual arr. Ken Burton
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells St Martin's Voices Directed by Gabriella Noble Accompanied by Ben Giddens
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earisand accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: Behold O God our defender - Howells Lord, let me know mine end - Greene The Lord hath been mindful - Wesley Jubilate in C - Britten
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: Burial Sentences - Croft Funeral Ikos - Tavener The King of love (t.Dominus regit me) In Paradisum (from ‘Requiem’) – Duruflé
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: Praise to the Trinity – Hildegard of Bingen Creation’s Hymn - Beethoven Beauty for brokenness And thank him then - Chilcott
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: O clap your hands – Gibbons O worship the King O how glorious is the kingdom – Harwood Jesus shall reign – arr. Victor Johnson
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.
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 Friendship.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with St Martin’s Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: A New Commandment – Richard Shephard Like a mighty river flowing What a friend we have in Jesus All things bright and beautiful – John Rutter
The music for this week has been compiled from archive material. Music recorded in-person at St Martin-in-the-Fields was carried out in strict compliance with the relevant government guidelines on professional singing in church and social distancing.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from the upper voices of St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Come, labour on – Noble Lord of all hopefulness – Nils Greenhow Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go Love’s redeeming work is done – Bryan Kelly
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from the upper voices of St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Come, holy Ghost – Thomas Attwood arr. David Iliff O for a closer walk with God – Anthony Caesar I want Jesus to walk with me – Spiritual arr Iliff A Gaelic Blessing – John Rutter
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from the upper voices of St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
As with gladness men of old (Dix) The Three Kings - Peter Cornelius Coventry carol - arr. Audrey Snyder No small wonder - Paul Edwards
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
A New Year Carol (Britten) I said to the man at the Gate of the Year (Harris) New Year (John Rutter) O Christ the same (t. Londonderry Air) Auld Lang Syne (arr. Steven Griffin)
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
O Tannenbaum – arr. Rutter Quelle est cette odeur agreable – arr. Willcocks Zither Carol – Trad. arr. Malcolm Sargeant Joy to the World Fum, fum, fum – Catalan Dance Carol arr. Parker and Shaw
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
On Christmas Night - a carol sequence by Bob Chilcott (i) This is the truth (ii) A Spotless rose (iii) O little town of Bethlehem (iv) Rejoice and be merry
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
O Emmanuel – Pierre de Manchicourt O come, O come Emmanuel – arr. John Rutter Jesus Christ the Apple tree - Elizabeth Poston From the beginning, God’s most holy word The Advent Carol (from ‘The Manchester Carols’) – Sasha Johnson Manning
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: O Emmanuel – Pierre de Manchicourt O come, O come Emmanuel – arr. John Rutter Jesus Christ the Apple tree - Elizabeth Poston Hymn: From the beginning, God’s most holy word The Advent Carol (from ‘The Manchester Carols’) – Sasha Johnson Manning
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: God of Eve and God of Mary Nativity Carol - Rutter O Lord of every shining constellation Prayer of St Richard of Chichester – Archer
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: The love of all the earth (Nils Greenhow) Ave Maria à 4 (Victoria) Love is his word, love is his way For the beauty of the world (John Rutter)
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: All for thee (Paul S. Kellner) Give almes of thy goods (Tye) Be thou my vision (Chilcott) I got a robe (Spiritual)
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: Holy is the true light (Harris) God is our refuge and strength (Psalm 46) For the healing of the nations Down by the riverside (Trad. arr. Modlin)
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: God has chosen me - Bernadette Farrell A Touching Place - John Bell The Beatitudes - Stopford All my trials - Spiritual arr. Chilcott
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music:
Talk with us, Lord, thyself reveal (Thomas Clark) The Word (Patrick Hawes) Open thou mine eyes (John Rutter) Thou whose almighty word
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: God is forgiveness (Taizé) Behold the Lamb of God from 'Messiah' (Handel) Kyrie for 'Mass in G minor' (Vaughan Williams) There is a green hill far away from 'St John Passion' (Bob Chilcott)
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: Tu es Petrus (Duruflé) Hymn to Saint Peter (Britten) The church's one foundation Christ is made the sure foundation (Dale Wood)
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.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: Spirit of God, unseen as the wind (arr. Paul Leddington Wright) Veni creator Spiritus (Victoria) Holy Spirit ever dwelling (Howells) Ev'ry time I feel the spirit (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.
Great Sacred Music Thursday 24 September Salvation
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Greg Morris.
Music: The Lord is my light (Taize) Praise to the holiest in the height Save us, O Lord (Bairstow) We will rejoice in our salvation (Croft) The Lord is my light (Brad Nix)
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.
Great Sacred Music Thursday 17 September Israel
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble and accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music:
Come thou long expected Jesus He, watching over Israel from ‘Elijah’ (Mendelssohn) Benedictus (Philip Moore) Shall we the God of Israel fear? from ‘Esther’ (Handel)
Great Sacred Music Thursday 3 September Last Things
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble, accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: I heard a voice from heaven - Goss And I saw a new heaven - Bainton The river of the water of life - Arher Hallelujah Chorus (from 'Messiah') - Handel
In the beginning (from 'The Creation') - Haydn O Lord of every shining constellation (Highwood) Achieved is the glorious work (from 'The Creation') - Haydn
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.
Great Sacred Music Thursday 3 September Creation
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble, accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: All you works of God - Earis In the beginning (from 'The Creation') - Haydn O Lord of every shining constellation (Highwood) Achieved is the glorious work (from 'The Creation') - Haydn
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.
Great Sacred Music Thursday 27 August Incarnation
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble, accompanied by Ben Giddens.
Music: In the beginning was the word (Carson Cooman) Of the Father’s heart begotten Credo from ‘Little Organ Mass’ (Haydn) O radiant dawn (James MacMillan)
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.
The next in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, on Facebook and YouTube, 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 1.00pm.
Trinity
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices.
Music: Holy, holy, holy (t. Nicea) 'Sanctus' from Mass in D (Dvořák) 'O Trinity, O Unity' from I saw the Lord (Stainer) God's Companions (t. Ein Feste Burg / Wells)
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.
The next in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, on Facebook and YouTube, 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 1.00pm.
Witness
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices.
Music: Give me justice (James MacMillan) A Prayer from South Africa (James Whitbourn) He who would valiant be Most glorious Lord of Lyfe (William Lloyd Webber)
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.
Great Sacred Music Suffering Thursday 6th August
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble.
Music: O sacred head, sore wounded (J.S. Bach) Thou knowest Lord (Purcell) Surely he hath born our griefs (Handel) By gracious powers (William Bradley Roberts)
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.
The next in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, on Facebook and YouTube, 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 1.00pm.
This week we welcome the Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields, with music recorded from their own homes, marking the end of the year with them.
Growth Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells.
Music: Will you come and follow me (John Bell) Lead me, Lord (Thomas Hewitt Jones) Saint Richard's Prayer (Joanna Forbes L'Estrange) Great is thy faithfulness
Three months after our last Great Sacred Music at St Martin's, we are delighted to welcome back St Martin's Voices for our seventh 'virtual' Great Sacred Music, with music recorded by the singers in their own homes.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Organist - Graham Eccles
Music: In Christ there is no east or west (Manchester) Behold the tabernacle (Harris) Brother, sister, let me serve you (Servant Song) Put peace into each other's hands (Raney)
Three months after our last Great Sacred Music at St Martin's, we are delighted to welcome back St Martin's Voices for our sixth 'virtual' Great Sacred Music, with music recorded by the singers in their own homes.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells.
Organist - Graham Eccles
Music: We have a gospel to proclaim (Fulda) Lord, you give the great commission (Mead House) Let all the world (Vaughan Williams) Go forth into the world in peace (Rutter)
Three months after our last Great Sacred Music at St Martin's, we are delighted to welcome back St Martin's Voices for our fifth 'virtual' Great Sacred Music, with music recorded by the singers in their own homes.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells.
Organist - Graham Eccles Pianist - Polina Sosnina
Music: Spirit of holiness (arr. Leddington Wright) Sanctus from 'Mass in G' (Schubert) Dear Lord and Father (Parry) O for a closer walk with God (Stanford)
Thursday 2nd July Scripture
Three months after our last Great Sacred Music at St Martin's, we are delighted to welcome back St Martin's Voices for our fourth 'virtual' Great Sacred Music, with music recorded by the singers in their own homes.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells.
Organist - Graham Eccles Pianist - Polina Sosnina
Music: Go forth and tell! (Ogden) Thy word is a lantern (Purcell) Lead me, Lord (Todd) Thy Word (Michael W. Smith)
Thursday 25th June Baptism
Three months after our last Great Sacred Music at St Martin's, we are delighted to welcome back St Martin's Voices for our third 'virtual' Great Sacred Music, with music recorded by the singers in their own homes.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells.
Organist - Graham Eccles Pianist - Gavin Roberts
Music: Breathe on me, breath of God Vox Christi (Wilby) Sicut cervus (Palestrina) Holy Spirit, living breath of life (Getty)
Thursday 18th June Eucharist
Three months after our last Great Sacred Music at St Martin's, we are delighted to welcome back St Martin's Voices for our second 'virtual' Great Sacred Music, with music recorded by the singers in their own homes.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells.
Organist - Graham Eccles Pianist - Gavin Roberts
Music: O taste and see (Vaughan Williams) Benedictus from 'Little Organ Mass' (Haydn) Panis Angelicus (Franck) Let us break bread together (arr. Althouse)
Thursday 11th June Prayer
Three months after our last Great Sacred Music at St Martin's, we are delighted to welcome back St Martin's Voices for our first 'virtual' Great Sacred Music, with music recorded by the singers in their own homes.
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with contributions from Bob Chilcott and Cecilia McDowall.
Organist - Graham Eccles Pianist - Gavin Roberts
Music: Holy Spirit ever dwelling (Howells) Kyrie from Messe Solennelle (Vierne) Prayer of St Columba (Cecilia McDowall) The Lord’s Prayer (Bob Chilcott)
Great Sacred Music Online Thursday 28th May A Sacred Music Response to the Killing of George Floyd
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis
Music Lacrymosa from ‘Requiem’ (Mozart) Beauty for brokenness (Kendrick) Amazing grace (arr. Will Todd)
Great Sacred Music Online Thursday 28th May Walk softly
Our online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is uploaded every Thursday at 1.00pm. Great Sacred Music began in 2013 and has continued on Thursdays at 1.00pm ever since.
It's part of the way St Martin's is trying to reimagine faith and outreach. If you'd like to support our work visit smitf.org/give
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis
Music Walk softly – Bob Chilcott Brother sister let me serve you Wade in the water – arr. Moses Hogan
Great Sacred Music Online Thursday 21st May - Ascension Day King of Glory, King of Peace
Our online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is uploaded every Thursday at 1.00pm. Great Sacred Music began in 2013 and has continued on Thursdays at 1.00pm ever since.
It's part of the way St Martin's is trying to reimagine faith and outreach. If you'd like to support our work visit smitf.org/give
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis
Music Teach me my God and King The King of Love my Shepherd is King of Glory, King of Peace
Great Sacred Music Online Thursday 14th May Rivers
Our online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is uploaded every Thursday at 1.00pm. Great Sacred Music began in 2013 and has continued on Thursdays at 1.00pm ever since.
It's part of the way St Martin's is trying to reimagine faith and outreach. If you'd like to support our work visit smitf.org/give
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis
Music I stood on the river of Jordan (Hogan) Like a mighty river flowing (Old Yeavering) Shall we gather at the river (Johnson)
Great Sacred Music Online Thursday 7th May I Was Glad: Celebrating the Psalms
Our online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is uploaded every Thursday at 1.00pm. Great Sacred Music began in 2013 and has continued on Thursdays at 1.00pm ever since.
It's part of the way St Martin's is trying to reimagine faith and outreach. If you'd like to support our work visit smitf.org/give
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis
Music The Lord is my shepherd (Howells) A New Song (MacMillan) I was glad (Parry)
Great Sacred Music Online Thursday 30th April Bread
Our online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is uploaded every Thursday at 1.00pm. Great Sacred Music began in 2013 and has continued on Thursdays at 1.00pm ever since.
It's part of the way St Martin's is trying to reimagine faith and outreach. If you'd like to support our work visit smitf.org/give
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis
Music Bread of heaven on thee we feed Panis angelicus (Franck) Lord enthroned in heavenly splendour
Great Sacred Music Online Thursday 23 April All creatures of our God and King
Our online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is uploaded every Thursday at 1.00pm. Great Sacred Music began in 2013 and has continued on Thursdays at 1.00pm ever since.
It's part of the way St Martin's is trying to reimagine faith and outreach. If you'd like to support our work visit smitf.org/give
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis
Music I have done what is mine to do - Cecilia McDowall The Canticle of Brother Sun - Grayston Ives All creatures of our God and King (Lasst uns erfreuen)
The fifth in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be uploaded every Thursday at 1.00pm.
Great Sacred Music began in 2013 and has continued on Thursdays at 1.00pm ever since. It's part of the way St Martin's is trying to reimagine faith and outreach. If you'd like to support our work visit smitf.org/give
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis
Music Great Day - Spiritual arr. Moses Hogan Lord of the Dance - Trad. arr. John Barnard Ain'a that good news - Spiritual arr. William Dawson
The fourth in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be uploaded every Thursday at 1.00pm.
Great Sacred Music began in 2013 and has continued on Thursdays at 1.00pm ever since. It's part of the way St Martin's is trying to reimagine faith and outreach. If you'd like to support our work visit smitf.org/give
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis
Music Were you there when they crucified my Lord? O sacred head sore wounded God so loved the world -Bob Chilcott When I survey the wondrous cross
The third in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be uploaded every Thursday at 1.00pm.
Great Sacred Music began in 2013 and has continued on Thursdays at 1.00pm ever since. It's part of the way St Martin's is trying to reimagine faith and outreach. If you'd like to support our work visit smitf.org/give
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis
Music Rise up, my love - Healey Willan Ubi caritas - Ola Gjeilo My song is love unknown
The second in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be uploaded every Thursday at 1.00pm.
Great Sacred Music began in 2013 and has continued on Thursdays at 1.00pm ever since. It's part of the way St Martin's is trying to reimagine faith and outreach. If you'd like to support our work visit smitf.org/give
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis
Music By gracious powers - William Bradley Roberts Adonai ro'i (Psalm 23) - Gerald Cohen There is a balm in Gilead - William Dawson
The first of our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, launched this week in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be uploaded every Thursday at 1.00pm.
Great Sacred Music began in 2013 and has continued on Thursdays at 1.00pm ever since. It's part of the way St Martin's is trying to reimagine faith and outreach. If you'd like to support our work visit smitf.org/give
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis
Music O God you search me and you know me - Bernadette Farrell It is a thing most wonderful - Bob Chilcott Amazing Grace - arr. Will Todd
A Service of sung Morning Prayer for the second week of Lent, led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices.
A Service of sung Morning Prayer for the first week of Lent, led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices.
A podcast of words and music from St Martin-in-the-Fields led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s Voices
Marking the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Music By gracious powers – William Bradley Roberts Holy is the true light – Harris
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis Organist Ben Giddens
Choral music from Charpentier’s Te Deum marking Ascension Day, introduced by Revd Dr Sam Wells
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis Organist Ben Giddens
Music Te Deum – Charpentier (extracts)
Marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria, with music written in her honour.
St Martin’s Voices
Directed by Andrew Earis
Music Who can dwell with greatness – C.H.H. Parry For all the wonder of thy regal day – Frederick Bridge
Exploring the life and work of former Poet Laureate Robert Bridges
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis Organist Ben Giddens
Music Crossing the Bar – C.H.H. Parry All my hope on God is founded - tune 'Michael' by Herbert Howells
Marking the anniversary of the birth of composer Johannes Brahms
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis Organist Ben Giddens
Music Ach, arme Welt, Op. 110 No. 2 - Brahms How lovely are thy dwellings (extract) – Brahms
Exploring the life and work of Christian mystic and theologian Julian of Norwich
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis Organist Ben Giddens
Music As truly as God is our Father (extract) - William Mathias (words by Julian of Norwich)
Celebrating Easter with Handel’s Messiah
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis
Music Worthy is the Lamb (extract) Since by man came death (extract)
Words and music for Holy Week, including extracts from William Lloyd Webber’s cantata “The Saviour"
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis
Music Man’s Need (opening of ’The Saviour’) - William Lloyd Webber Behold the Saviour of the world (closing of ’The Saviour’) - William Lloyd Webber
Words and music anticipating Palm Sunday
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis
Music Hosanna to the Son of David – Gibbons (extract) Hosianna dem Sohne Davids – Gesius
Exploring Howells’ Requiem.
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis
Music Salvator mundi (extract) - Howells The Lord is my shepherd - Howells
Words and music for exploring the metaphysical poet and priest John Donne.
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis
Music Bring us, O Lord God – James MacMillan (extracts)
Celebrating World Poetry Day in words and music, led by the Revd Dr Sam Wells.
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis Organist Ben Giddens
Music Water Night – Eric Whitacre (opening) Pinsesalme from 'Peer Gynt' – Edvard Grieg
An exploration of biblical references to bread in words and music, led by the Revd Dr Sam Wells.
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis Organist Ben Giddens
Music Ego sum panis vivus - Palestrina (extract) Panis angelicus - Franck
Choral music for International Women's Day.
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis
Music Peace I leave with you - Amy Beach In the stillness - Sally Beamish
Choral music exploring the theme of peace, led by the Revd Dr Sam Wells.
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis
Music Patrick Hadley – My beloved spake (opening) Healey Willan – Rise up, my love
Reflecting on God's creation with music from Haydn sung by St Martin's Voices, led by the Revd Dr Sam Wells.
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis
Music Haydn - In the beginning Haydn - Achieved is the glorious work
A podcast for Valentine’s Day, including choral settings of words from the Song of Songs, led by the Revd Dr Sam Wells.
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis
Music Patrick Hadley – My beloved spake (opening) Healey Willan – Rise up, my love
A podcast marking the anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth II, including Parry’s I was glad, sung at the 1952 Coronation Service. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s Voices
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis
Music I was glad – C.H.H. Parry
A podcast for Candlemas, introduced by Revd Dr Sam Wells
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis
Music Hail, gladdening light - Stainer O nata lux - Tallis
A podcast to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, introduced by Revd Dr Sam Wells.
St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis
Music Kyrie from ‘Annelies’ - James Whitbourn Adonai ro’i (Psalm 23) - Gerald Cohen
Exploring the Spiritual arrangements of African-American composer and choral director, William Dawson, with St Martin’s Voices, directed by Andrew Earis and introduced by Revd Dr Sam Wells.
Music: Ain’a that good news (extract) - Spiritual arr. William Dawson There is a balm in Gilead (extract) - Spiritual arr. William Dawson
Hear more at Great Sacred Music at St Martin-in-the-Fields in London on Thursdays at 1.00pm. All welcome. Admission free.