Great Sacred Music: The Annunciation
(Thursday 27th March 2025)
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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.
Ave Maria – Robert Parsons
Hymn: For Mary, Mother of our Lord
A hymn to the virgin – Benjamin Britten
There is no rose – Lucy Walker
The Annunciation – Sasha Johnson Manning
Hymn: Tell out, my soul
Hail Holy Queen (from ‘Sister Act’) – arr. Roger Emerson/adapt. Marc Shaiman
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
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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