Great Sacred Music: Paris Olympics

(Thursday 25th July 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.

Celebrating the opening of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, with music from all five continents.

Alleluias – June Nixon
Hymn: Christ is the world’s true light
Leseli La Hao (Your Light) – Michael Moerane 
Hymne à la vierge – Pierre Villette
Now our Lord was bound for glory – Adrian Wong
Hymn: Go forth and tell!
Let all the world – Sally Albrecht

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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