Great Sacred Music: International Day of Light
(Thursday 16th May 2024)
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A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.
O nata lux – Ben Parry
Hymn: Awake, awake: flight off the night
Lux aurumque – Eric Whitacre
Lead, kindly light – Howard Goodall
The Lord is my light – Brad Nix
Hymn: Longing for light, we wait in darkness
This little light of mine – arr. Joel Raney
Led by George Cook
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
Directed by Polina Sonina
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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