Great Sacred Music: Candlemas
(Thursday 30th January 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.
O nata lux – Morton Lauridsen
Hymn: Hail to the Lord who comes
When to the temple Mary went – Johannes Eccard
Nunc dimittis – Gustav Holst
The Lord is my light – Brad Nix
Hymn: Christ whose glory fills the skies
This little light of mine – Trad. Spiritual arr. Moses Hogan
Directed and accompanied by Polina Sosnina
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
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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