Great Sacred Music: International Day of Light
(Thursday 15th 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.
Hail, gladdening light – Thomas Allain Chapman
Hymn: Sometimes a light surprises
Light of the world – Edward Elgar
Lead, kindly light – Howard Goodall
O nata lux – Kerry Andrew
Lux aurumque – Eric Whitacre
Hymn: Christ is the world’s true light
This little light of mine – arr. Joel Raney
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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