Join us each Sunday at 3.15pm for Choral Classics, 30 minutes of beautiful words and music, led by St Martin’s Voices. The music is introduced each week by a different member of the choir.
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Choral Discovery Concerts
Embark on a captivating journey through the diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the British and Irish Isles. This programme weaves together traditional folk melodies, timeless classics, and contemporary compositions that reflect the spirit of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. From Henry Purcell’s ethereal Fairest Isle to the heartfelt laments of My True Love is Parted from Me and the vibrant energy of The Gallant Weaver, each piece invites listeners to explore stories of love, loss, and celebration. With arrangements and original works spanning centuries, this concert offers a vivid soundscape that honours the enduring musical traditions and evolving voices of the Isles.
Part of the Choral Discovery Concerts series, which invites audiences to discover lesser known, thought-provoking choral music in short concerts with St Martin’s Voices.
A programme celebrating the enchanting combination of saxophone and voices, re-presenting choral works from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century in a fresh soundscape through a series of specially commissioned arrangements and new compositions, including the first performance of a work by St Martin’s Voices Composer-in-Association Lucy Walker.
Part of the Choral Discovery Concerts series, which invites audiences to discover lesser known, thought-provoking choral music in short concerts with St Martin’s Voices.
Our family classics concerts offer the chance for children and adults of all ages to come together in a short 45 minute programme of popular classical music, including a few favourites for you to join in with!
PROGRAMME
Grieg Morning Mood from Peer Gynt
Saint-Saens Hens and Cocks
Tchaikovsky Dance of the Swans from Swan Lake
Saint-Saens The Swan from Carnival of the Animals
Prokofiev Peter’s Theme from Peter and the Wolf
Saint-Saens Royal March of the Lion from Carnival of the Animals
Saint-Saens The Elephant from Carnival of the Animals
Rossini Finale from William Tell Overture
Saint-Saens Kangaroo from Carnival of the Animals
Saint-Saens Fossils from Carnival of the Animals
Tchaikovsky Waltz of the Flowers from Nutcracker
Grieg In the Hall of the Mountain King
Saint-Saens Finale from Carnival of the Animals
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On 18th October, the Junior Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields will take the lead, presenting the following programme:
Grieg Morning Mood from Peer Gynt
Saint-Saens Hens and Cocks
Britten Cuckoo
Rodney Bennett The Birds Lament
Saint-Saens The Swan from Carnival of the Animals
Prokofiev Peter’s Theme from Peter and the Wolf
Saint-Saens Royal March of the Lion from Carnival of the Animals
Rossini Finale from William Tell Overture
Saint-Saens The Elephant from Carnival of the Animals
Rodney Bennett The Glow Worm from The Insect World
Rodney Bennett Clock a Clay from The Insect World
Saint-Saens Fossils from Carnival of the Animals
Saint-Saens arr. Shorter Finale from Carnival of the Animals
Grieg In the Hall of the Mountain King
Skempton arr. Shorter Pigs Could Fly
This concert lasts 45 minutes with no interval.
An hour-long programme of exploring the night with music including Night Flight by Cecilia McDowall, and Night by Richard Allain, both for choir and cello, alongside unaccompanied choral works by Annabel Rooney and Kate Rusby.
Part of the Choral Discovery Concerts series, which invites audiences to discover lesser known, thought-provoking choral music in short concerts with St Martin’s Voices.
This concert lasts one hour with no interval.
Join St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble for an hour-long programme of beautiful Baroque classics, including works by Bach, Handel and Vivaldi. Highlights include Pachelbel’s iconic Canon in D and Handel’s Water Music, a joyful showcase of Baroque vibrancy and variety which was originally composed for a royal boating excursion on the River Thames in 1717.
This concert lasts one hour with no interval.