Great Sacred Music: Ave Maria

(Thursday 15th 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.

Marking the Feast of the Assumption, with music by Franz Biebl and Henryk Górecki.

Assumpta est Maria – William Byrd
Hymn: Who is she ascends so high
Ave Maria – Franz Biebl
Totus tuus – Henryk Górecki
Hymn: Sing we of the blessed mother 
Hail Holy Queen – arr. Marc Shaiman

Led by Sarah Keating
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
Directed 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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