Karl Jenkins conducts 'The Armed Man' at the Royal Albert Hall
2 June 2016, 17:08 | Updated: 15 December 2016, 11:50
With readings from special guest Sir Tony Robinson, this performance to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme promises to be very special.
Enjoy this exquisite and most beautiful work of the UK's most popular living classical composer as it is performed - for the 2,000th time - on a magnificent scale by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Royal Choral Society with readings by Sir Tony Robinson.
Composed as a musical declaration of peace, The Armed Man is unmistakably recognised as a masterpiece in contemporary music, achieving 17 gold and platinum disc awards, proving it to be a modern favourite in Britain and across the world.
This piece fuses music and words - which at this performance will be read by Sir Tony Robinson - and incorporates cultural influences from across the world. The seamless blend of traditional Western music and Middle Eastern instruments ensure this piece has an extremely distinctive sound.
Karl Jenkins - The Armed Man
A Mass for Peace
Readings from special guest Sir Tony Robinson
Royal Albert Hall, Saturday 3rd July at 3.00pm
Includes For the Fallen and Lament for the Valley, plus favourite excerpts from Requiem, Stabat Mater and Euphoniom Concerto.
Sir Karl Jenkins Conductor
David Childs Euphonium
Kathryn Rudge Soprano
Zands Duggan Hand Percussion
Joo Yeon Sir Violin
Royal Choral Society
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
