Great Sacred Music: Henry Purcell

(Thursday 10 September 2026)

 

A sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring through songs and readings the great classical music of our religious heritage.
 
Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
Directed by
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
 
Hail Bright Cecilia
Hymn: Love divine, all loves excelling (Fairest Isle)
O God, thou art my God
Thou knowest, Lord
Jehovah, quam multi sunt hostes mei
Hymn: Christ is made the sure foundation (Westminster Abbey)
I was glad when they said unto me
 
 

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