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    Karl Jenkins at Classic FM Live 2012

    You might know of Karl Jenkins, composer, but he's also a brilliant conductor. We were treated to his conducting talents at Classic FM Live, where he performed 'Benedictus' from 'The Armed Man' on stage at the Royal Albert Hall.

    1. Karl Jenkins and Tim Lihoreau at Classic FM Live 2

      1. Karl Jenkins and Tim Lihoreau

      Karl had time for a quick photograph with presenter Tim Lihoreau. Picture: Richard Johnson

    2. Karl Jenkins at Classic FM Live 2012

      2. Karl Jenkins is interviewed at Classic FM Live 2012

      Karl spoke very modestly about his wonderful music, including 'Palladio', 'Benedictus', and 'Adiemus'. Picture: Richard Johnson

    3. Karl Jenkins and Tim Lihoreau at Classic FM Live

      3. Karl Jenkins and Tim Lihoreau

      Sitting in the Nissan Note car seats, Karl said he couldn't tell which pieces would be universally loved when he wrote them. He said: "I didn't think they'd connect with people as much as they have." Picture: Richard Johnson

    4. Karl Jenkins at Classic FM LIve

      4. Karl Jenkins conducts 'Benedictus' at Classic FM Live 2012

      Conducting his much-loved favourite, 'Benedictus' from 'The Armed Man' mass, Karl returned to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall. The piece was premiered on this very stage back in 2000. Picture: Richard Johnson

    5. Karl Jenkins at Classic FM LIve

      5. Karl Jenkins conducts Crouch End Festival Chorus

      Karl Jenkins makes eye contact with the Crouch End Festival Chorus to ensure they express the delicate emotions in the music. Picture: Richard Johnson

    6. Karl Jenkins at Classic FM LIve

      6. Karl Jenkins Classic FM Live 2012 With Nissan Note: Performances

      Every eye is on Karl, from the audience and from the orchestra, as he conducts the spine-tingling music. It was composed as part of his 'anti-war' mass, 'The Armed Man', which combines text from the Catholic liturgy and a French folk song, 'L'homme armé'. Picture: Richard Johnson

    7. Classic FM Live 2012

      7. Karl Jenkins Classic FM Live 2012 With Nissan Note: Performances

      The singers brought out every nuance of the Latin text: "Benedictus qui venit in nomine domini, Hosanna in excelsis." (Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.) Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    8. Karl Jenkins Classic FM Live 2012

      8. Karl Jenkins conducting at Classic FM Live 2012

      'Benedictus' is a firm favourite among Classic FM listeners, so it was a perfect choice on our 20th birthday Classic FM Live concert programme. In 2008 'The Armed Man' was listed as No. 1 in Classic FM's "Top 10 by living composers" list. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    9. Karl Jenkins Classic FM Live 2012

      9. Karl Jenkins conducts at Classic FM Live 2012

      This year, 'The Armed Man' is at No. 12 in the Classic FM Hall of Fame. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA

    10. Karl Jenkins Classic FM LIve

      10. The audience applaud Karl Jenkins at Classic FM Live 2012

      Karl Jenkins signals to the orchestra as the audience applaud the spell-binding performance. Picture: Richard Johnson

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