Jenkins, The Armed Man | Megan Roth, Soloist

Monadnock Chorus

A powerful and moving work for chorus, soloists, and orchestra, The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace blends texts from the traditional Mass with words from diverse cultures and religions, including the Quran, the Mahabharata, and poetry by Rudyard Kipling. Commissioned by the Royal Armouries to mark the new millennium, the work is both a warning against the horrors of war and a call for global peace. Jenkins’ dramatic and cinematic style makes this a deeply emotional and accessible experience for modern audiences.

Sandra Howard, artistic director