The popular Benedictus from Karl Jenkins' mass The Armed Man, arranged for voice and piano, as sung by Hayley Westenra on her best-selling album, Pure, which reached No 1 in the UK Classical Charts.
The work is often requested to be sung at funeral and memorial services. Customer Reviews
"I like very much "Benedictus" of Jenkins. I have discovered that music from my Body balance class and, I have looked for it until I have found it. Sincerely, it is wonderful music. ¡Congratulations! I'm sorry, my english is not a good english, but I have not ocassion for practice it. Sincerely,
Gloria"
Rating: 5/5 11/19/2005
"The most moving and inspirational piece. stopped me dead in my tracks and lifted me up into the heavens with the deepest feeling of love and hope... I want this played at my funeral as it has all the depth and emotion with such a strong feeling of transformation... Thank you for this amazing gift."
Britten's pacifist masterwork, combining war poetry by Wilfred Owen with the Latin Requiem Mass, is included in the Masterworks Library of full scores, ideal for conductors, students and music lovers.
