Kapitol Festivals is proud to present a special concert at Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall on Sunday 19th October 2025, celebrating the 25th anniversary of “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” by Sir Karl Jenkins, quickly following on from his 80th birthday UK tour in 2024.
Supported by the Nicola Morris Trust, this landmark event features Sir Karl conducting a newly-arranged brass band version of “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace”. The acclaimed Aldbourne Band will perform alongside Côr Caerdydd and world-renowned soloists Kathryn Rudge (mezzo soprano), Zands Duggan (hand percussion), and Osama Kiwan (muezzin).
The concert programme also includes Sir Karl’s “Fragile Earth”, a recent commission for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (Director of Music, Dr. Robert Childs from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama), reflecting aspects of global warming.
Since its premiere, “The Armed Man” has been performed over 3,600 times worldwide and continues to resonate deeply with audiences, thanks to its stirring melodies, including the much-loved “Benedictus”. The work came second in Classic FM’s Hall of Fame 2025, the highest position ever by a living composer.
Concert starts at 18:00
Tickets available now – exclusively via the Brangwyn Hall Box Office
Adult: £30 | Concession: £25 | Child (11–16): £10 | Under 10s: Free
Phone: 01792 475715 | Email: boxoffice@swansea.gov.uk
www.brangwyn.co.uk/TheArmedMan
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