Great Sacred Music: International Day of Human Space Flight
(Thursday 11th April 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.
The first man in space (from ‘Five days that changed the world’) – Bob Chilcott
Hymn: Above the moon earth rises (Sally Gardens)
I saw eternity – Lucy Walker
The Apotheosis of Apollo – Melissa Dunphy
Seek him that maketh the seven stars – Jonathan Dove
Hymn: Praise the Lord! ye heavens, adore him (Austria)
Fly me to the moon – Howard arr. Shaw
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
Directed by Andrew Earis
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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