Hertfordshire Chorus, David Temple, London Orchestra da Camera – Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man (Ensemble Version) (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:07:02 minutes | 1,16 GB | Genre: Classical
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The Armed Man, composed by Sir Karl Jenkins, is one of the most popular classical pieces in the world. Until now there has been only one recording, made over 20 years ago of the full score version which requires a large orchestra. In order to make the work more affordable to choirs and others, there is an ensemble version for fewer players. This new recording is the first to have been made of the alternative, reduced version scored for a smaller orchestra. The excellent arrangement does not lessen the impact of the work; still a big sound with driving rhythms, thundering climaxes, fearful moments and tender, memorable melodies. Hertfordshire Chorus, directed by David Temple MBE, bring huge energy, engagement and emotion to their performance. Kathryn Rudge is the soloist, Jamal Aliyev the cellist and Osama Kiwan the Muezzin, all of whom have performed the work many times with the composer.
David Temple has worked with Sir Karl on many live performances and brings his own interpretation to this moving and thought-provoking work.
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Hertfordshire Chorus – Nova! Nova! Joy to the World! (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:03:03 minutes | 1,12 GB | Genre: Classical
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Christmas carols have a universal appeal stemming from the tradition of music being played, sung, re- arranged and rewritten by different generations in many different countries and over a number of cen- turies. Louis Halsey’s Nova! Nova!, a collection of new arrangements of many of the most well-known and beautiful carols from as far back as medieval times, represents perhaps the largest collection of carols by a single composer for many years. Hertfordshire Chorus and David Temple have record- ed 23 of these carols in this beautifully presented new collection, including English, German, French, Czech, Basque, Welsh and Irish melodies.
“What I love about Louis Halsey’s arrangements is that they are both tasteful and simple, allowing the beauty of each carol to shine through. We are thrilled to share these with a wider audience with this new recording.” – David Temple, Musical Director
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