St Martin’s Voices is one of the UK’s most versatile, professional vocal ensembles. They sing for concerts, broadcasts and special services at their base in London’s iconic St Martin-in-the-Fields and beyond, and regularly perform alongside the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, London Mozart Players and Piatti Quartet. In response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, St Martin’s Voices extended their digital recording projects, and was proud to feature in performances used by the Church of England’s online worship resources that have attracted more than 4 million downloads. They have toured to the USA and South Africa as well as undertaking extensive tours across the UK. The choir regularly features in broadcasts on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 4 and Classic FM. In 2023 they released their first album with Resonus Classics, A Winter Breviary, to critical acclaim.
At the heart of St Martin’s Voices performance schedule is Great Sacred Music, a hugely varied weekly exploration of our religious heritage in words and music.
St Martin’s Voices is passionate about offering development opportunities for young artists across the UK, aiming to nurture the next generation of talented ensemble singers and choral conductors.
Lucy Walker – Composer-in-Residence 2023-24
St Martin’s Voices are delighted to announce the appointment of Lucy Walker as Composer-in-Residence 2023-24.
Over the next year, Lucy will be working closely with St Martin’s Voices on several new commissions for performances at St Martin-in-the-Fields and beyond. You can hear the premiere of her newest work ‘I Saw Eternity’ at the Choral Discovery Concert on Thursday 15 June 2023. Lucy will also write a suite of carols to be recorded by St Martin’s Voices on the Resonus Classics label, for release in Autumn 2023, among several other commissions to be announced across the year.
“I am delighted to be taking on the role of Composer-in-Residence with St Martin’s Voices. It’s an absolute privilege to be working with such brilliant musicians and to be welcomed into the thriving musical community of St Martin-in-the-Fields. I’m so excited for the year ahead!” – Lucy Walker
An interview with composer Lucy Walker and soprano Rachel Haworth:
To register for information about future audition opportunities St Martin’s Voices, please email choirs@smitf.org.
