In recognition of the World War One centenary, Exeter University Choral Society is performing Karl Jenkins’ highly acclaimed work; ‘The Armed Man’ in the atmospheric Cathedral. Dedicated to the victims of the Kosovo Crisis, Jenkins intended this piece to have an anti-war stance. Jenkins acheives this through the use of diverse cross-cultural styles of music, including the Catholic Mass, a fifteenth century folk song entitled ‘L’Homme armé’ and a Muezzin soloist. The text also includes influences from the Bible, the Mahabharata and Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Hymn Before Action’. ‘The Armed Man’ is a modern, diverse choral piece, and its ‘Benedictus’ is one of Jenkins’ most popular works. We hope you will join us for an evening of music with Exeter University Choral Society.

To purchase tickets follow this link:

http://www.exeterguild.org/ents/event/2918/