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Karl Jenkins, The Armed Man

Add to my Calendar 16-03-2024 19:30 16-03-2024 21:30 36 Karl Jenkins, The Armed Man Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man Karl Jenkins’ “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” is a powerful and poignant choral work that addresses the devastating consequences of war and the yearning for peace. Premiered in the year 2000, the composition is structured as a mass, combining traditional Latin texts with contemporary and multicultural influences. “The Armed Man” reflects Jenkins’ signature style of blending classical, world music, and modern elements, creating a harmonious fusion of sounds that resonates with audiences worldwide. Its universal message of peace and reconciliation continues to strike a chord with listeners, making it a widely performed and cherished piece in the contemporary choral repertoire. Through its emotive melodies and thought-provoking themes, “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and the enduring aspiration for a world united in harmony and compassion.   St Mary The Virgin Church, Godmanchester DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Mary The Virgin Church
Chadley Lane
Godmanchester
Cambridgeshire
PE29 2AW
England

Programme

Karl Jenkins – The Armed Man (A Mass for Peace)

Performers

Michael Karcher-Young – Conductor

Huntingdonshire Philharmonic

Programme Note

Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man

Karl Jenkins’ “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” is a powerful and poignant choral work that addresses the devastating consequences of war and the yearning for peace. Premiered in the year 2000, the composition is structured as a mass, combining traditional Latin texts with contemporary and multicultural influences.

“The Armed Man” reflects Jenkins’ signature style of blending classical, world music, and modern elements, creating a harmonious fusion of sounds that resonates with audiences worldwide. Its universal message of peace and reconciliation continues to strike a chord with listeners, making it a widely performed and cherished piece in the contemporary choral repertoire.

Through its emotive melodies and thought-provoking themes, “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and the enduring aspiration for a world united in harmony and compassion.

 

Karl Jenkins, The Armed Man

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