Great Sacred Music: The Transfiguration

(Thursday 1st August 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.

Anticipating the Feast of the Transfiguration, with music by Morton Lauridsen and Jonathan Dove.

Christus Jesus splendor – Marenzio
Hymn: O vision blest of heavenly light 
Glorious and powerful God –Wood
Be thou my vision – Bob Chilcott
O nata lux – Ben Parry
Hymn: Jesus on the mountain peak 
Shine Jesus Shine – Graham Kendrick arr. Mark Hayes

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
Directed by Andrew Earis
Accompanied by Mike Cayton

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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