Great Sacred Music: A Journey through Holy Week
(Thursday 2nd April 2026)
A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.
Miserere Mei, Deus – Amy Beach
Hymn: My song is love unknown (Love unknown)
Civitas sancti tui – William Byrd
Words from the cross – Joanna Forbes L’Estrange
Ubi caritas – Ola Gjeilo
Hymn: When I survey the wondrous cross (Rockingham)
Were you there when they crucified my Lord? – arr. Bob Chilcott
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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