Great Sacred Music: International Day of Friendship

(Thursday 30 July 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 Andrew Earis
Accompanied by Polina Sosnina
Performed by St Martin’s Voices
 
 
An absent friend – Ned Rorem
Hymn: My song is love unknown
Ubi caritas – Kerensa Briggs
Greater love – John Ireland
The Road Home – Stephen Paulus
Hymn: What a friend we have in Jesus
You’ve got a friend in me – Randy Newman arr. Mac Huff
 
 

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