Great Sacred Music: Knocking’ on Heaven’s Door
(Thursday 2nd March 2023)
Led by Revd Isabelle Hamley with music from St Martin’s Voices directed and accompanied by Polina Sosnina.
Heaven-Haven – Benjamin Britten
Lord let me know mine end – Hubert Parry
And I saw a new heaven – Edgar Bainton
Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door – Bob Dylan arr. Noël
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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