Jamal Aliyev, the cellist on this recording, performs on a 1700 Giuseppe Guarneri 'filius Andreae' cello.
Composition History
Karl Jenkins's "The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace" was commissioned by the Royal Armouries to mark the transition from one millennium to another.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The work reflects on the passing of "the most war-torn and destructive century in human history" and looks forward to a more peaceful future.
Composition History
The Armed Man is dedicated to the victims of the Kosovo conflict, whose tragedy was unfolding as the work was being composed.
Compositional Technique
The work uses a framework of the traditional Catholic Mass but incorporates lyrics from diverse religions and cultures, making it distinctive.
Recording & Production
This recording is the first of the ensemble version of "The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace," conceived by the composer as an alternative to the full symphonic version.
Composer Biography
Karl Jenkins is one of the most performed living composers in the world, with "The Armed Man" alone performed 3000 times in 50 countries.
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