Great Sacred Music: Songs of Spring
(Thursday 19th March 2026)
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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.
Spring, the sweet Spring (from ’Songs of Springtime’) – E.J. Moeran
Hymn: The ever-changing seasons (William Walsham How)Surge, amica mea – Palestrina
Look at the world – John Rutter
Spring Carol – Benjamin Britten
Hymn: Now the green blade riseth (Noel Nouvelet)
It was a lover and his lass (from ’Songs and Sonnets of Shakespeare’) – George Shearing
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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