The Armed Man

The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace

by Sir Karl Jenkins

“an outstanding concert” “spine tingling moments”

“blown away” "our most polished performance"

"a spectacular show” “outstanding professionalism”

Just some of the comments following our joint concert with Midlands Hospitals' Choir, at Birmingham Town Hall on Sunday 7th July 2024.

For this concert we were joined by some incredibly talented instrumental and vocal musicians -

·       Gemini Brass, Ensemble

·       Cantores Beati, Chamber Choir

·       Daniel Bull, Cello

·       Daniel Jones, Flute

·       Suzie Purkis, Mezzo-soprano

·       Richard Dawson, Organ

·       Sara Wilander, Piano

As well as Imam Asif Quayam who recited the Call to Prayer, which is an integral part of The Armed Man.

Our performance of The Armed Man was also accompanied by a powerful, and at times, harrowing video, depicting scenes of conflict, which was synchronised with each piece of music.

The overall verdict:

This concert was an outstanding and emotional experience, leaving the audience visibly moved and appreciative, culminating in standing ovations after "The Armed Man" and at the end of the concert. The performance has been praised for its power, emotional depth, and polish, featuring spine-tingling moments and hauntingly beautiful music that created a tangible sense of drama and emotion. The choirs were consistently amazing, delivering a powerful and moving rendition with outstanding professionalism.