Kapitol Festivals, in collaboration with Sir Karl Jenkins, is proud to announce a landmark homecoming concert featuring an amazing performance of The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace.

To mark the 25th anniversary of this iconic work, Sir Karl Jenkins CBE has specially arranged a new brass band version, to be performed by the acclaimed Aldbourne Band, with Cor Caerdydd and world renowned soloists. The concert will be conducted by Sir Karl himself, recently voted the world's most loved living composer in Classic FM's listener poll of over 90,000 people.

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The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace

Brangwyn Hall

Celebrating The Armed Man’s 25th anniversary, Sir Karl Jenkins conducts his iconic composition alongside a selection of his most-loved works.

The multi-instrumentalist and composer is joined by the Crouch End Festival Chorus and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for this celebration of his most famous works, including Palladio Reimagined (Allegretto) and excerpts from Symphonic Adiemus.

Karl Jenkins conducts The Armed Man

Southbank Centre

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Past events

Oct 19, 2025

The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace · Brangwyn Hall

Jun 7, 2025

Karl Jenkins conducts The Armed Man · Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Percussion in The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace by Jenkins

Brangwyn Hall

Percussion in The Armed Man by Jenkins

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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