Great Sacred Music: An Easter Celebration
(Thursday 4th April 2024)
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Celebrating Easter with music by Richard Shephard, Charles Villiers Stanford and Eleanor Daley.
This joyful Eastertide – arr. Philip Ledger
Hymn: Now the green blade rises (Noel Nouvelet)
The Easter Song of Praise (Exultet) – Richard Shephard
I know that my redeemer lives – Richard Jeffrey-Grey
Ye choirs of new Jerusalem – Charles Villiers Stanford
Hymn: Alleluia, Alleluia, Hearts to heaven and voices raise (Lux Eoi)
Christ the Lord is risen today – Eleanor Daley
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
Directed by Andrew Earis
Accompanied by Michael 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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