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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