The Song and the Story: The Passing of the Year

Sunday 20 June 2021, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

The Passing of the Year This choral song cycle by British composer Jonathan Dove explores the changing seasons through evocative poetry by William Blake, Emily Dickinson and Alfred Lord Tennyson.  Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s Voices directed by…

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The Song and the Story: Innocence and Experience

Sunday 13 June 2021, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Innocence and Experience An exploration of William Blake’s influential poetry collection Songs of Innocence and Experience, as set by Vaughan Williams in his song cycle for voice and oboe. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s Voices A 30-minute sequence…

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The Song and the Story: Choral Miniatures

Sunday 06 June 2021, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Choral Miniatures A selection of short – but perfectly formed – choral works including Pärt Bogoroditse Djevo, Vaughan Williams O taste and see and Tallis O nata lux. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s Voices A 30-minute sequence to…

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The Song and The Story: Standing as I do before God

Sunday 23 May 2021, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Standing as I do before God A celebration of the history of St Martin’s through music connected to the church building, art and monuments, including works by Cecilia McDowall and James Whitbourn. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s Voices…

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The Song and the Story: With thee there is light

Sunday 30 May 2021, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

With thee there is light An exploration of faith, hope and resistance against oppression, featuring the Three Prayers of Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Philip Moore and Five Spirituals from A Child of our Time by Michael Tippett. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells…

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Great Sacred Music online: The Ascension

Thursday 13 May 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The next in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin’s temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new Great Sacred Music podcast will be uploaded every Thursday at 1.00 pm with new music recorded each…

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Great Sacred Music online: Kings and Prophets

Thursday 06 May 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The next in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin’s temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new Great Sacred Music podcast will be uploaded every Thursday at 1.00 pm with new music recorded each…

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Great Sacred Music online: Revelation

Thursday 29 April 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The next in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin’s temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new Great Sacred Music podcast will be uploaded every Thursday at 1.00 pm with new music recorded each…

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Great Sacred Music online: Exodus and Covenant

Thursday 22 April 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The next in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin’s temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new Great Sacred Music podcast will be uploaded every Thursday at 1.00 pm with new music recorded each…

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