Great Sacred Music: John Henry Newman
Thursday 20 February 2025
1:00 pm - 1:35 pm
Led and directed by Andrew Earis
Accompanied by Polina Sosnina
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
John Henry Newman
Choir: They are at rest – Edward Elgar
Hymn: Firmly I believe and truly (Shipston)
Choir: Be merciful, be gracious (from ‘Dream of Gerontius’) – Edward Elgar
Choir: Lead, kindly light (from Eternal Light: A Requiem) – Howard Goodall
Choir: Solitude – James Whitbourn
Hymn: Praise to the holiest in the height (Gerontius)
Choir: Littlemore tractus – Arvo Pärt
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.
This week’s Great Sacred Music will be livestreamed and available to view on StMartins.Digital and our Facebook page.
With thanks to the donors of the Spirit of St Martin’s campaign for supporting this season of Great Sacred Music.
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