The Song and the Story: The Passing of the Year

Sunday 20th June, 3.30pm

The Passing of the Year
This choral song cycle by British composer Jonathan Dove explores the changing seasons through evocative poetry by William Blake, Emily Dickinson and Alfred Lord Tennyson. 

Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells
with St Martin’s Voices
Emily Dickens
Director
Iain Farrington
Piano

A 30-minute sequence to speak to heart, head and soul, exploring the backstory of music at the heart of our faith.

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