Great Sacred Music: Where does the uttered music go?

(Thursday 3rd June)

Great Sacred Music
Where does the uttered music go?
Marking the life and work of poet John Masefield

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells, with music from St Martin’s Voices, directed by Andrew Earis, accompanied by Ben Giddens.

Music:
Sing men and angels, sing
Where does the uttered music go? – Walton
O Christ who holds the open gate – Martin Shaw
Sea Fever – Oliver Tarney

The music was recorded in person at St Martin-in-the-Fields, in strict compliance with the current government guidelines on professional singing in church and social distancing.

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