Robyn Jaquiery
Hymns on Sunday 4 October 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. We've several hymns by the great 18th century Non-Conformist hymn writer Isaac Watts in this week's programme, as well as one by his friend, Philip… Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 20 September 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. This week we've some hymns to mark the Feast of the Cross, including In the cross of Christ I glory, The old rugged cross, and Lift high the cross. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 13 September 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. This weekend (11-13 September) the Choir of Knox Church, Dunedin, celebrates their 150th anniversary. You can hear the choir sing Lord Jesus Christ, shall… Audio
Hymns on Sunday for 6 September 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. English author Eleanor Farjeon is best known for her children's books, but she also wrote some hymns. This week's programme begins with one of them -… Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 30 August 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. National Organ Month is nearly upon us, and in this week's programme there's a special focus on this 'king of instruments'. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 23 August 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. Some peace-themed hymns in this week's programme, including Carl Daw's hymn O Day of Peace set to the tune 'Jerusalem', and John Rutter's benediction The… Audio
Hymns on Sunday for 16 August 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. There's a bit of everything in this week's programme: new words to old tunes, old words to new tunes, as well as hymns from the 'best loved' category… Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 9 August 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. It's a bit of a classical composers' Who's Who this week, with texts set to tunes by the likes of Handel, Holst and Haydn as well as some by composers… Audio
Hymns on Sunday for 2 August 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. We've lots of musical variety in the programme, including songs to mark Maori Language Week, a psalm from the Scottish Psalter and a hymn arranged for… Audio
Hymns on Sunday for 26 July 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. There's a beautiful rendition of Ave Maria in this week's programme. It's the Bach/Gounod setting sung by English treble Anthony Way, from his classic… Audio
Hymns on Sunday for 19 July 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. This week's selection includes two quite different settings of Psalm 130, some spirituals, and an arrangement for brass band of Eventide (the tune for… Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 12 July 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. In this programme, some hymns with the theme of God's love, including an American folk hymn Wondrous Love, and Our Savior's Love (from the LDS Hymnbook). Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 5 July 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. In August 2015, the Taizé Community in France will celebrate its 75th anniversary as an ecumenical religious community. In today's programme, you can hear… Audio
Hymns on Sunday for 21 June 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. We're celebrating midwinter this week with some wintery carols including In the Bleak Midwinter. And there are Maori hymns to mark the start of Matariki… Audio
Hymns on Sunday for 14 June 2015
In this week's selection of traditional and modern hymns we've several by 18th century hymn writer Isaac Watts, who's often described as the 'Father of English Hymnody'. You can also hear Thomas… Audio
Hymns on Sunday for 7 June 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. It's not really autumn any more, but we've snuck in a few 'very late' harvest hymns in this week's programme, including We Plough the Fields and Scatter… Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 31 May 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. Today's programme marks Trinity Sunday with hymns including Holy! Holy! Holy!, Thou Whose Almighty Word, and Father Most Holy. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 24 May 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. We're marking two occasions in today's programme: the Feast of Pentecost, and the start of Samoan Language Week. Pentecost hymns include Spirit of God… Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 17 May 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. In this programme, hymns for Ascension Sunday including All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name and Rejoice! The Lord is King. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 10 May 2015
A selection of traditional and modern hymns. In this programme we've some New Zealand hymns to mark New Zealand Music Month, and performances by the Choir of Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto… Audio