Great Sacred Music Thursday 3 September Creation Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble, accompanied by Ben Giddens. Music: All you works of God - Earis In the beginning (from 'The Creation') - Haydn O Lord of every shining constellation (Highwood) Achieved is the glorious work (from 'The Creation') - Haydn The music was recorded in person at St Martin-in-the-Fields, in strict compliance with the current government guidelines on professional sin...
Sep 03, 2020•14 min
Great Sacred Music Thursday 27 August Incarnation Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble, accompanied by Ben Giddens. Music: In the beginning was the word (Carson Cooman) Of the Father’s heart begotten Credo from ‘Little Organ Mass’ (Haydn) O radiant dawn (James MacMillan) The music was recorded in person at St Martin-in-the-Fields, in strict compliance with the current government guidelines on professional singing in church and social distancin...
Aug 27, 2020•18 min
The next in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, on Facebook and YouTube, 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 1.00pm. Trinity Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices. Music: Holy, holy, holy (t. Nicea) 'Sanctus' from Mass in D (Dvořák) 'O Trinity, O Unity' from I saw the Lord (Stainer) God's Companions (t. Ein Feste Burg / Wells) The music was recorded in ...
Aug 20, 2020•18 min
The next in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, on Facebook and YouTube, 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 1.00pm. Witness Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin's Voices. Music: Give me justice (James MacMillan) A Prayer from South Africa (James Whitbourn) He who would valiant be Most glorious Lord of Lyfe (William Lloyd Webber) The music was recorded in perso...
Aug 13, 2020•16 min
Great Sacred Music Suffering Thursday 6th August Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with St Martin's Voices, directed by Gabriella Noble. Music: O sacred head, sore wounded (J.S. Bach) Thou knowest Lord (Purcell) Surely he hath born our griefs (Handel) By gracious powers (William Bradley Roberts) The music was recorded in person at St Martin-in-the-Fields, in strict compliance with the current government guidelines on professional singing in church and social distancing.
Aug 06, 2020•14 min
The next in our weekly online Great Sacred Music series, on Facebook and YouTube, 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 1.00pm. This week we welcome the Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields, with music recorded from their own homes, marking the end of the year with them. Growth Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells. Music: Will you come and follow me (John Bell) Lead me, Lord (Thomas Hewitt Jo...
Jul 30, 2020•16 min
Three months after our last Great Sacred Music at St Martin's, we are delighted to welcome back St Martin's Voices for our seventh 'virtual' Great Sacred Music, with music recorded by the singers in their own homes. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells Directed by Andrew Earis Organist - Graham Eccles Music: In Christ there is no east or west (Manchester) Behold the tabernacle (Harris) Brother, sister, let me serve you (Servant Song) Put peace into each other's hands (Raney)
Jul 23, 2020•16 min
Three months after our last Great Sacred Music at St Martin's, we are delighted to welcome back St Martin's Voices for our sixth 'virtual' Great Sacred Music, with music recorded by the singers in their own homes. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells. Organist - Graham Eccles Music: We have a gospel to proclaim (Fulda) Lord, you give the great commission (Mead House) Let all the world (Vaughan Williams) Go forth into the world in peace (Rutter)
Jul 16, 2020•16 min
Three months after our last Great Sacred Music at St Martin's, we are delighted to welcome back St Martin's Voices for our fifth 'virtual' Great Sacred Music, with music recorded by the singers in their own homes. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells. Organist - Graham Eccles Pianist - Polina Sosnina Music: Spirit of holiness (arr. Leddington Wright) Sanctus from 'Mass in G' (Schubert) Dear Lord and Father (Parry) O for a closer walk with God (Stanford)
Jul 09, 2020•15 min
Thursday 2nd July Scripture Three months after our last Great Sacred Music at St Martin's, we are delighted to welcome back St Martin's Voices for our fourth 'virtual' Great Sacred Music, with music recorded by the singers in their own homes. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells. Organist - Graham Eccles Pianist - Polina Sosnina Music: Go forth and tell! (Ogden) Thy word is a lantern (Purcell) Lead me, Lord (Todd) Thy Word (Michael W. Smith)
Jul 02, 2020•19 min
Thursday 25th June Baptism Three months after our last Great Sacred Music at St Martin's, we are delighted to welcome back St Martin's Voices for our third 'virtual' Great Sacred Music, with music recorded by the singers in their own homes. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells. Organist - Graham Eccles Pianist - Gavin Roberts Music: Breathe on me, breath of God Vox Christi (Wilby) Sicut cervus (Palestrina) Holy Spirit, living breath of life (Getty)
Jun 25, 2020•16 min
Thursday 18th June Eucharist Three months after our last Great Sacred Music at St Martin's, we are delighted to welcome back St Martin's Voices for our second 'virtual' Great Sacred Music, with music recorded by the singers in their own homes. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells. Organist - Graham Eccles Pianist - Gavin Roberts Music: O taste and see (Vaughan Williams) Benedictus from 'Little Organ Mass' (Haydn) Panis Angelicus (Franck) Let us break bread together (arr. Althouse)
Jun 18, 2020•17 min
Thursday 11th June Prayer Three months after our last Great Sacred Music at St Martin's, we are delighted to welcome back St Martin's Voices for our first 'virtual' Great Sacred Music, with music recorded by the singers in their own homes. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with contributions from Bob Chilcott and Cecilia McDowall. Organist - Graham Eccles Pianist - Gavin Roberts Music: Holy Spirit ever dwelling (Howells) Kyrie from Messe Solennelle (Vierne) Prayer of St Columba (Cecilia McDowall) The Lo...
Jun 11, 2020•18 min
Great Sacred Music Online Thursday 28th May A Sacred Music Response to the Killing of George Floyd Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis Music Lacrymosa from ‘Requiem’ (Mozart) Beauty for brokenness (Kendrick) Amazing grace (arr. Will Todd)
Jun 04, 2020•13 min
Great Sacred Music Online Thursday 28th May Walk softly Our online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is 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/give Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew E...
May 28, 2020•12 min
Great Sacred Music Online Thursday 21st May - Ascension Day King of Glory, King of Peace Our online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is 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/give Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Mart...
May 21, 2020•11 min
Great Sacred Music Online Thursday 14th May Rivers Our online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is 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/give Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis ...
May 14, 2020•14 min
Great Sacred Music Online Thursday 7th May I Was Glad: Celebrating the Psalms Our online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is 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/give Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices...
May 07, 2020•17 min
Great Sacred Music Online Thursday 30th April Bread Our online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is 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/give Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis...
Apr 30, 2020•10 min
Great Sacred Music Online Thursday 23 April All creatures of our God and King Our online Great Sacred Music series, launched in light of St Martin's temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is 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/give Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices...
Apr 23, 2020•13 min
The fifth 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/give Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis Music Great Day - Spiri...
Apr 16, 2020•9 min
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/give Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis Music Were you there w...
Apr 09, 2020•16 min
The third 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/give Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis Music Rise up, my love ...
Apr 02, 2020•12 min
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/give Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis Music By gracious powe...
Mar 26, 2020•12 min
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/give Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices, directed by Andrew Earis Music O God y...
Mar 19, 2020•12 min
A Service of sung Morning Prayer for the second week of Lent, led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices.
Mar 06, 2020•11 min
A Service of sung Morning Prayer for the first week of Lent, led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin's Voices.
Feb 28, 2020•13 min
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
Jun 03, 2019•5 min
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)
May 26, 2019•4 min
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
May 19, 2019•4 min
