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- Powys County Times
The Marches Choir concert to be held in Bishop's Castle
The Marches Choir will host a concert with a new musical direction.
Departing from their traditional summer opera concerts, the choir will present Karl Jenkins' 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace'.
The performance is scheduled for June 28 at St John's Church in Bishop's Castle.
This recent success comes after their recent Puccini concert.
Composed in 1999, 'The Armed Man' is a choral work that reflects on the destructive nature of the 20th century and extends hope for a peaceful future.
The Welsh composer Jenkins is famed for his passion for multiple languages, integrating texts in English, Latin, and French.
Moreover, the piece incorporates the Muslim 'call to prayer' and references Renaissance masses known as 'L'homme armé', which were popular during that era.
The choral work also features an array of musical styles, including plainchant, medieval ballads, and a quote from Verdi's 'Rigoletto'.
This diversity of styles comes together cohesively to reflect Jenkins' sincerity in every note.
The choir's rendition of 'The Armed Man' will be conducted by Alistair Auld and will feature a small ensemble.
This will include drums, trumpets, and a solo cello.
Becky Thurgur, whose mother sings in the choir, will be the evening's soprano soloist.
The concert is set for a 7.30pm start.
Tickets, costing £15, are free for children and students.
They can be obtained by calling 07806 433394 or online.
