Great Sacred Music: St Piran’s Day – An exploration of Cornish music

(Thursday 5th March 2026)

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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.

Trelawny (Cornish Anthem) – Words: Robert Stephen Hawker, Music: Louisa T. Clare arr. Douglas Cook
Hymn: O love divine, how sweet thou art (Cornwall)
Cherry, Holly and Ivy – Imogen Holst
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day – Willcocks
Go down, Moses (from Five Spirituals) – Michael Tippett
Media vita – Kerensa Briggs
Hymn: Jesus meek and gentle (Caswall)
I love my love – Cornish folk song arr. Gustav Holst

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

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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