Great Sacred Music: Seven Motets for the Church Year

(Thursday 13th June 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.

A performance of American composer Ned Rorem’s Seven Motets for the Church Year.

While All Things Were in Quiet Silence
Hymn: Lord, for the years
Before the Morning Star Begotten
Ly up for Yourselves
Praise Him Who Was Crucified
God is Gone Up
Today the Holy Spirit Appeared
Hymn: Another year completed
Rejoice We All in the Lord

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
Directed by Andrew Earis

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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