The Armed Man - Anniversary Edition

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of this popular piece, this Special Edition package comprises the original recording of The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace coupled with the world premiere recording of his brand new piece For the Fallen: In memoriam Alfryn Jenkins, a DVD featuring a full filmed performance of The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace and a special extended commemorative booklet. Karl Jenkins, who was awarded a CBE earlier this year, is widely recognised as one of the world's most popular living composer following a recent poll by renowned cultural commentator Norman Lebrecht. The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace is his most performed work, having been performed 900 times since its world premiere at London's Royal Albert Hall in April 2000. For the Fallen: In memoriam Alfryn Jenkins is a setting of Laurence Binyon's poem, which is recited across the world every Remembrance Day, dedicated to the memory of the composer's viola-playing uncle, Pilot Officer Alfryn Jenkins. The soprano solo is performed by Hayley Westenra and the spoken verse is read by legendary British actor Bernard Cribbins.