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Dr. Karl Jenkins OBE B.Mus FRAM, educated at Gowerton Grammar School, Cardiff University and the Royal Academy of Music, London, is one of the most prolific and performed composers in the world today. The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace alone has been performed nearly four hundred times in recent years while his recorded output has attained seventeen gold or platinum disc awards.

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  • Composer: Karl Jenkins
  • Audio CD (21 Mar 2011)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: CD
  • Label: EMI Classics
  • ASIN: B004MSRD38
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,939 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Disc 1:

Samples
Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Requiem: Dies IraeWest Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra/Marat Bisengaliev/Karl Jenkins 4:41£0.89
Listen  2. BenedictusKarl Jenkins 7:38£0.89
Listen  3. Allegretto from Palladio for String OrchestraKarl Jenkins/Carmine Lauri/David Alberman/London Symphony Orchestra 3:46£0.89
Listen  4. Requiem: Pie Jesu (Reqiuem)West Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra/Marat Bisengaliev/Karl Jenkins 4:34£0.89
Listen  5. Gloria: I. The Proclamation: Gloria in excelsis DeoNational Youth Choir of Great Britain/London Symphony Orchestra/Karl Jenkins 4:51£0.89
Listen  6. Agnus DeiKarl Jenkins 3:38£0.89
Listen  7. Sarikiz - Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: Dance - VivaceKarl Jenkins/Marat Bisengaliev/Carmine Lauri/London Symphony Orchestra 6:40£0.89
Listen  8. Stella natalis: Only heavenly music [In memoriam Christine Brown]The Adiemus Singers/Tenebrae/Karl Jenkins/Alison Balsom/Kate Royal 3:54£0.89
Listen  9. SanctusKarl Jenkins 6:59£0.89
Listen10. Stella natalis: The ProtectorThe Adiemus Singers/Tenebrae/Karl Jenkins/Alison Balsom/Kate Royal 4:16£0.89
Listen11. In Paradisum: Requiem: In ParadisumDame Kiri Te Kanawa/Pamela Thorby/The Adiemus Singers/London Symphony Orchestra/Karl Jenkins 5:28£0.89
Listen12. Stella natalis: LullayThe Adiemus Singers/Tenebrae/Karl Jenkins/Alison Balsom/Kate Royal 4:00£0.89
Listen13. Requiem: LacrimosaWest Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra/Marat Bisengaliev/Karl Jenkins 4:47£0.89
Listen14. Stabat Mater: And the Mother did weep (words Karl Jenkins Sung in English, Hebrew, Latin, Aramaic & Greek)Karl Jenkins/Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Jurgita Adamonyte/Belinda Sykes/EMO ensemble/Pasi Hyökki/Jody K. Jenkins 5:51£0.89
Listen15. In these Stones Horizons SingKarl Jenkins/The Cory Band/Cantorion (Only Men Aloud) 4:21£0.89
Listen16. Quirk - Concerto for flute, keyboard and percussion: Chasing the GooseKarl Jenkins/Carmine Lauri/London Symphony Orchestra/Gareth Davies/John Alley/Neil Percy 5:11£0.89


Disc 2:

Samples
Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Adiemus (1999 New Version)Adiemus 3:58£0.89
Listen  2. In Caelum Fero (Radio Edit)Adiemus 4:44£0.89
Listen  3. Kayama (Radio Edit)Adiemus 4:00£0.89
Listen  4. HymnAdiemus 2:40£0.89
Listen  5. Cantus - Song Of The SpiritAdiemus 6:11£0.89
Listen  6. Cantus - Song Of The Plains (Edit)Adiemus 3:58£0.89
Listen  7. Dos A Dos (Square Dance)Adiemus 4:14£0.89
Listen  8. The Wooing Of ÉtaínAdiemus 5:24£0.89
Listen  9. Boogie Woogie LlanoogieAdiemus 3:28£0.89
Listen10. Beyond The CenturyAdiemus 5:01£0.89
Listen11. Requiem: IntroitWest Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra/Marat Bisengaliev/Karl Jenkins 6:46£0.89
Listen12. In These Stones Horizons Sing: Agorawd [Overture] Part I: Cân yr Alltud [The Exile Song]West Kazakhstan Philharmonic Orchestra/Marat Bisengaliev/Karl Jenkins/Bryn Terfel 2:22£0.89
Listen13. Stabat Mater: Sancta MaterKarl Jenkins/Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Jurgita Adamonyte/Belinda Sykes/EMO ensemble/Pasi Hyökki/Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Chorus /Ian Tracey/Jody K. Jenkins 6:16£0.89
Listen14. Ave Verum CorpusAlfie Boe/Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/John Owen Edwards/Crouch End Festival Chorus 3:26£0.89
Listen15. BenedictusKarl Jenkins 4:33£0.89
Listen16. Gloria: II. The Prayer: Laudamus teNational Youth Choir of Great Britain/London Symphony Orchestra/Karl Jenkins 7:13£0.89
Listen17. Gloria: IV. The Song: I'll make musicNational Youth Choir of Great Britain/London Symphony Orchestra/Karl Jenkins/Hayley Westenra 5:52£0.89

Product Description

CD Description

This is a 2CD compilation, presenting a selection of the most popular pieces by the nation's best-loved living composer, Karl Jenkins. It includes music from best-selling recordings Adiemus, The Armed Man, Requiem, Gloria, Stabat Mater, Palladio, Stella Natalis and Quirk.

Karl Jenkins, who was awarded a CBE in 2010, is widely recognised as 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 over 1000 times since its world premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall in April 2000. Commissioned jointly by The Royal Armouries and Classic FM, it was initially inspired by the Kosovan conflict, but the clear message of hope this work brings to so many resounds even stronger ten years later. The piece regularly sits high in the Classic FM ‘Hall of Fame’ voted for by listeners, coming in at #15 in the latest poll, making Karl Jenkins the radio station’s best-loved living composer.

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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful
By Edwina
Format:Audio CD
karl jenkins's music is so powerful and has the ability to transport you to a different emotional space. he truly is a modern master and i love the drama his music incites. there are also very tender moments in this album. i'm no classical aficionado, i just appreciate beautiful music - this album would prove a great introduction to anyone discovering more about classical music. a great collection of his finest work.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Great CD 18 April 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was purchased as a present for my husband but we have both enjoyed listening to the brilliant Karl Jenkins. A great selection of his music.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A good selection 24 April 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Contains all the favourites you would want. I have not given it 5 stars because one or two tracks seem to be fillers and although recording quality is very good, it lacks something.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Karl Jenkins CD
This was bought for my wife, who absolutely loves it, and plays it at double its normal recommend volume! She loves all his music productions. Great CD album and good value.
Published 1 month ago by M. J. Germain
CD review
This beautiful CD is wonderful. All of his most popular tracks are here. It lifts the spirit. I bought this for myself as a treat. I'm pleased I did.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. M. M. Stones
Sam
Was really disappointed with this, my own fault i didn't do enough research and allowed myself to be lead by advsertisements. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sam
Over-hyped!
Having previously listened to a few tracks, which Classic FM often play, I was not at all prepared for what the bulk of the CD offered. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gill
Not what I thought
Felt a little let down as I enjoyed a few of his CD's but didn't enjoy this "Best Of". I suppose I had a vision of his music that a lot of these albums didn@t embrace. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. G. V. Rendell
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after seeing the album pushed on tv and classic fm, i thought that the album would be faultless and brilliant. Read more
Published 4 months ago by flintknapper
Amazing
There are round the world influences which are amazing and makes for a wonderful compilation combined with the dramatic, uplifting and even relaxing tracks which are great for... Read more
Published 6 months ago by N. Fallon
Mostly Good
Out of thirty three tracks, there are three that a just passable. the rest are all good and some of thjem are brilliant.
Published 6 months ago by D. Kay
The Very Best of Karl Jenkins (2CDs)
The CD arrived very promptly from Amazon and represented very good value for money at £[] having paid £14.99 for Karl Jenkins 'Gloria'. Read more
Published 7 months ago by jdaubyn
FANTASTIC
I really enjoyed listening to this cd. The music varies but is relaxing. Once you have listening to it the music remains in your head, you are humming the the tune all day.
Published 8 months ago by SulkySue
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