Great Sacred Music: St Michael and All Angels

(Thursday 26th September 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.

Choir: Hail glorious spirits, heirs of light – Christopher Tye
Hymn: Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels (Christe Sanctorum)
Choir: For he shall give his angels – Felix Mendelssohn
Choir: Song for Athene – John Tavener
Choir: In Paradisum (from Requiem) – Gabriel Fauré
Hymn: Ye watchers and ye holy ones (Lasst uns erfreuen)
Choir: Factum est silentium – Richard Dering

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

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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