Release Date: 06 June 2025
Format: LP Double Vinyl
Label: Decca Classics
£32.99
Sir Karl Jenkins The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace Limited Vinyl 2LP Set
Overview:
'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' was commissioned by the Royal Armouries to mark the transition from one millennium to another. It reflects on the passing of 'the most war-torn and destructive century in human history' and looks forward in hope to a more peaceful future. 'The Armed Man' is dedicated to the victims of the Kosovo conflict, whose tragedy was unfolding as it was being composed. It was first performed in 2000 by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, conducted by Jenkins himself. The 25th anniversary edition includes a cover redesign; a history of the commission by Guy Wilson, Master of the Armouries; updated biographies for contributors; and new notes from Julian Lloyd Webber reflecting on the debut performance, plus a note from Sir Karl himself.
Featured Tracks:
Disc: 1
1. The Armed Man
2. The Call to Prayers (Adhaan)
3. Kyrie
4. Save Me from Bloody Men
5. Sanctus
6. Hymn Before Action
7. Charge!
Disc: 2
1. Angry Flames
2. Torches
3. Agnus Dei
4. Now the Guns Have Stopped
5. Benedictus
6. Better Is Peace
7. For the Fallen (In Memoriam Alfryn Jenkins)