Manchester Concert Orchestra
Manchester Chorale choir
Karl Jenkins conductor
Kathryn Rudge mezzo-soprano
Zands Duggan hand percussion
Osama Kiwan muezzin
Sir Karl Jenkins conducts his iconic composition The Armed Man and a selection of his most loved works including excerpts from Palladio and Adiemus.
Don’t forget, Sir Karl Jenkins is returning to The Bridgewater Hall for Christmas with Sir Karl Jenkins on Tuesday 22 December 2026 3.00pm.
Featureing carols and classics from Sir Karl’s festive albums Joy to the World and Stella Natalis including ‘Silent Night’, ‘In Dulci Jubilo’, ‘Go Tell it On the Mountain’, ‘The First Nowell’ and ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’, amidst a beautiful selection of his favourite compositions: ‘Benedictus’ from The Armed Man, ‘Palladio’, ‘Healing Light’ from The Peacemakers and many more.
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