Great Sacred Music: International Day for Biological Diversity
(Thursday 22nd May 2025)
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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.
Unless a grain of wheat – Bernadette Farrell
Hymn: All things bright and beautiful
The word was God – Rosephanye Powell
And the swallow – Caroline Shaw
For the beauty of the earth – John Rutter
The wonder of it all – Larry Nickel
Hymn: All creatures of our God and King
What a wonderful world – George Weiss and Bob Thiele arr. Mark Brymer
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
Directed by Andrew Earis
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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