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The Armed Man is a Mass by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins, subtitled "A Mass for Peace". The piece was commissioned by the Royal Armouries Museum for the Millennium celebrations, to mark the museum's move from London to Leeds, and it was dedicated to victims of the Kosovo crisis .
- 1999
- Mass
- 25 April 2000: London
- by Boosey & Hawkes
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The Armed Man is a contemporary choral work by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins, inspired by various sources and traditions. It features a haunting cello solo and a sublime choral accompaniment, and is the nation’s favourite piece of contemporary music according to Classic FM.
A musical work inspired by the Great War and the need for peace, composed by Karl Jenkins. The review praises its accessibility and power, and gives a brief overview of its structure and themes.
Marking the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, the World Choir for Peace gave their first concert in Berlin, with 2,000 singers from more than 30 countries. They came together to sing for peace, performing Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man, conducted by the composer himself. This concert was televised in several European countries ...
