Great Sacred Music: O for the wings of a dove

(Thursday 16th 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.

All things bright and beautiful – Philip Stopford
Hymn: Morning has broken
Morning glory, starlit sky – Barry Rose
Listen, sweet dove – Grayston Ives
Hear my prayer – Felix Mendelssohn
Hymn: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder 
The Birds’ Lullaby – Sarah Quartel

Led and 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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