CANCELLED – Great Sacred Music

EVENT CANCELLED
In line with recent government advice and a further statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury, we have taken the decision to close our activities at St Martin-in-the-Fields for the next few weeks from Wednesday 18 March 2020. Great Sacred Music is therefore cancelled until further notice.

However, a new Great Sacred Music podcast will be released at 1.00pm every Thursday. Click below to listen and browse our podcasts catalogue.

 

My soul, there is a country

Exploring the life and legacy of metaphysical poet George Herbert with settings of his poems by Elgar, Parry and Holst.

Led and directed by Andrew Earis                       
Performed by St Martin’s Voices

A 35-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.

Great Sacred Music is FREE and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

CANCELLED – Great Sacred Choral Classics

EVENT CANCELLED
In line with recent government advice and a further statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury, we have taken the decision to close our activities at St Martin-in-the-Fields for the next few weeks from Wednesday 18 March 2020. Great Sacred Music is therefore cancelled until further notice.

However, a new Great Sacred Music podcast will be released at 1.00pm every Thursday. Click below to listen and browse our podcasts catalogue.

 

Handel Messiah

An hour long exploration of Handel’s famous choral work, including the Hallelujah chorus.

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

A 60-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.

Great Sacred Choral Classics is FREE and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

CANCELLED Great Sacred Music: International Jazz Day

International Jazz Day

Jazz choral music by Bob Chilcott and Will Todd.

Led and directed by Andrew Earis                      
Performed by St Martin’s Voices

A 35-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.

Great Sacred Music is FREE and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Great Sacred Music: Lux Aeterna

Lux Aeterna

Exploring light in choral music, including Whitacre Lux Aurumque and Elgar Lux Aeterna.

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

A 35-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.

Great Sacred Music is FREE and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Great Sacred Music: Love Divine

Love Divine

Celebrating St Valentine’s Day with works by Henry Purcell and William Lloyd Webber.

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

A 35-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.

Great Sacred Music is FREE and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Great Sacred Music: Faure Requiem

Faure Requiem

Exploring Faure’s much-loved choral work.

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

A 35-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.

Great Sacred Music is FREE and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Great Sacred Music: George Herbert

George Herbert

Exploring the life and legacy of metaphysical poet George Herbert with settings of his poems by Benjamin Britten and Cecilia McDowall.

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

A 35-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.

Great Sacred Music is FREE and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Great Sacred Music: International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

Including music by Amy Beach, Judith Weir and Cecilia McDowall.

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

A 35-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.

Great Sacred Music is FREE and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Great Sacred Choral Classics: Allegri Miserere

Allegri Miserere

An hour long exploration of Allegri’s celebrated choral work.

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

A 60-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.

Great Sacred Music is FREE and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Great Sacred Music: Howells Requiem

Howells Requiem

A performance of Howells’ extended choral work.

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

A 35-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.

Great Sacred Music is FREE and all are welcome. A retiring collection is taken to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields.