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 HoganChrist, whose glory fills the skiesMorning glory, starlit sky – Barry RoseThe Canticle of Brother Sun – Grayston IvesCrossing the Bar – Rani Arbo, arr. ArmidonI, the Lord of sea and skySummertime – 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 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.

I, the Lord of sea and sky (Thursday  27th July at 1.00pm)

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 ByrdAve verum corpus – William ByrdMagnificat (from ‘Second Service’) – William ByrdBeati mundo corde – William ByrdAgnus Dei (from ‘Mass for Four Voices’) – William ByrdWith 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.

Thursday 29th June: Byrd 400

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. BurleighAnd I saw a new heaven – Edgar BaintonHeaven-haven – Samuel BarberAnd God shall wipe away all tears (from ‘Requiem’) – Eleanor DaleyLet the heaven light shine on me – 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. 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.

Thursday 22nd June: A New Heaven

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 CampionCrossing the bar – Hubert ParryThey that go down to the sea in ships – Herbert SumsionJust as the tide was flowing – arr. Ralph Vaughan WilliamsTake me to the water – spiritual medley arr. DilworthWith 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. 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.

Thursday 8th June: They that go down to the sea

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 St Martin's Voices directed by Andrew Earis and accompanied by Polina Sosnina. Morning has broken – Cat Stevens Most glorious Lord of Lyfe – William Harris New life in Christ (from ‘The Saviour’) – William Lloyd Webber Come New – Annalise Roy This Day – Bob Chilcott With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.

Thursday 1st June: New Life

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

Thursday 25th May: Touch'd by heavenly fire

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 Polina Sosnina. Coelos ascendit hodie – Charles Villiers Stanford O God, the king of glory – Purcell Psallite Domino - William Byrd Sing joyfully – William Byrd O clap your hands – Orlando Gibbons Let all the world – Dyson With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.

Thursday 18th May: Sing Joyfully

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. Blessed are the pure in heart – Henry Walford Davies Thou Visitest the Earth – Maurice Greene Lord, thou hast told us – Arnold Bax  Love Bade me Welcome – Judith Weir The Light of Life – Edward Elgar Sing from 'The Song Sung True' – Judith Weir With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.

Thursday 11th May: The King's Musick

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 Michael Cayton. England – Hubert Parry  Crossing the bar – Hubert Parry I know my soul hath power – Hubert Parry Never weather-beaten sail – Hubert Parry I 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.

Thursday 4th May: I was glad

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 Prayer of Desmond Tutu – James Whitbourn Indodana – Trad. isiXhosa, arr. Barrett and Schmitt The Lord’s Prayer from ‘African Sanctus’ – David Fanshawe It's me, O Lord – Spiritual arr. Michael Moerane Baba yetu – Christopher Tin/Chris Kiagiri, arr. Ben Jones With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.

Thursday 27th April: Freedom Day

A weekly sequence of words and music from St Martin-in-the-Fields

Excellent series of short reflections, and then the wonderful singing.

Creative

Great Sacred Music

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/giveLed by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew EarisMusicO God you search me and you know me - Bernadette FarrellIt is a thing most wonderful - Bob ChilcottAmazing Grace - arr. Will Todd

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 <a href="http://smitf.org/give" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">smitf.org/give</a> 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

Great Sacred Music - Thursday 19th March - Faith

A Service of sung Morning Prayer for the second week of Lent, led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices.

Morning Song for Lent 2

Choral music exploring the theme of peace, led by the Revd Dr Sam Wells. St Martin’s VoicesDirected by Andrew Earis MusicPatrick Hadley – My beloved spake (opening)Healey Willan – Rise up, my love

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

Da Pacem Domine

A podcast of words and music from St Martin-in-the-Fields led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s VoicesMarking the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.MusicBy gracious powers – William Bradley Roberts Holy is the true light – Harris St Martin’s VoicesDirected by Andrew EarisOrganist Ben Giddens

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

D-Day 75

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 VoicesDirected by Andrew Earis MusicHaydn - In the beginningHaydn - Achieved is the glorious work

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

In the beginning: Haydn's Creation

A Service of sung Morning Prayer for the first week of Lent, led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices.

Morning Song for Lent 1

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/giveLed by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew EarisMusicWere you there when they crucified my Lord?O sacred head sore woundedGod so loved the world -Bob ChilcottWhen I survey the wondrous cross

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 <a href="http://smitf.org/give" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">smitf.org/give</a> 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

Thursday 9th April - A Sequence for Holy Week

Choral music for International Women's Day. St Martin’s VoicesDirected by Andrew Earis MusicPeace I leave with you - Amy BeachIn the stillness - Sally Beamish

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

International Women's Day

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/giveLed by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew EarisMusicBy gracious powers - William Bradley RobertsAdonai ro'i (Psalm 23) - Gerald CohenThere is a balm in Gilead - William Dawson

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 <a href="http://smitf.org/give" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">smitf.org/give</a> 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

Great Sacred Music - Thursday 26th March - Hope

Choral music from Charpentier’s Te Deum marking Ascension Day, introduced by Revd Dr Sam WellsSt Martin’s VoicesDirected by Andrew EarisOrganist Ben GiddensMusicTe Deum – Charpentier (extracts)

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)

We praise thee, O God

Marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria, with music written in her honour.St Martin’s VoicesDirected by Andrew EarisMusicWho can dwell with greatness – C.H.H. ParryFor all the wonder of thy regal day – Frederick Bridge

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

Queen Victoria

Words and music for Holy Week, including extracts from William Lloyd Webber’s cantata “The Saviour"St Martin’s VoicesDirected by Andrew Earis MusicMan’s Need (opening of ’The Saviour’) - William Lloyd WebberBehold the Saviour of the world (closing of ’The Saviour’) - William Lloyd Webber

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

A podcast for Holy Week: The Saviour

Words and music for exploring the metaphysical poet and priest John Donne.St Martin’s VoicesDirected by Andrew Earis MusicBring us, O Lord God – James MacMillan (extracts)

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)

Bring us, O Lord God

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 VoicesDirected by Andrew Earis MusicI was glad – C.H.H. Parry

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

I Was Glad: The Accession of Queen Elizabeth II

An exploration of biblical references to bread in words and music, led by the Revd Dr Sam Wells. St Martin’s VoicesDirected by Andrew EarisOrganist Ben Giddens MusicEgo sum panis vivus - Palestrina (extract)Panis angelicus - Franck

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

The Bread of Life

Celebrating World Poetry Day in words and music, led by the Revd Dr Sam Wells. St Martin’s VoicesDirected by Andrew EarisOrganist Ben Giddens MusicWater Night – Eric Whitacre (opening)Pinsesalme from 'Peer Gynt' – Edvard Grieg

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

World Poetry Day

A podcast for Candlemas, introduced by Revd Dr Sam WellsSt Martin’s VoicesDirected by Andrew Earis MusicHail, gladdening light - StainerO nata lux - Tallis

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

Hail, gladdening light! A podcast for Candlemas

Celebrating Easter with Handel’s MessiahSt Martin’s VoicesDirected by Andrew Earis MusicWorthy is the Lamb (extract)Since by man came death (extract)

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)

An Easter Celebration: Handel's Messiah

Exploring Howells’ Requiem.St Martin’s VoicesDirected by Andrew Earis MusicSalvator mundi (extract) - HowellsThe Lord is my shepherd - Howells

Exploring Howells’ Requiem. St Martin’s Voices Directed by Andrew Earis Music Salvator mundi (extract) - Howells The Lord is my shepherd - Howells

Howells Requiem

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 VoicesDirected by Andrew Earis MusicPatrick Hadley – My beloved spake (opening)Healey Willan – Rise up, my love

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

My Beloved Spake: Celebrating St Valentine’s Day

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