Great Sacred Music: Advent

(Thursday 5th December 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.

Adam lay y bounden – Carson Cooman
Hymn: O come, O come Emmanuel (Veni Emmanuel)
E’en so Lord Jesus, quickly come – Paul Manz
Jesus Christ the apple tree – Elizabeth Poston
Advent Calendar – Nils Greenhow
A tender shoot – Kerensa Briggs
Hymn: Long ago, prophets knew (Personent Hodie)
People look East – Christopher Steel

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

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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