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