Great Sacred Music: Metaphysical Poets
(Thursday 23rd 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.
Sweet stay a while – John Dowland
Hymn: King of Glory, King of Peace
A Hymne to Christ – Imogen Holst
My soul, there is a country – C.H.H. Parry
Come and let us live – Samuel Webbe Jr.
Hymn: With all the powers my poor heart hath
Let all the world – Sally Albrecht
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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