Composer

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Karl Jenkins

Genre

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Choral

Average_duration

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51:34

Movement_count

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17

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Karl Jenkins' "The Peacemakers" is a choral work that was composed in 2011. It was premiered on March 25, 2012, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. The piece is divided into thirteen movements, each of which is based on the words of a famous peacemaker or a text related to peace. The first movement, "Blessed are the Peacemakers," sets the tone for the entire piece with a simple, yet powerful melody that is repeated throughout the work. The second movement, "The Prayer of St. Francis," features a solo soprano singing the words of the famous prayer over a lush choral backdrop. Other movements include "The Dove," which features a solo cello and choir, "The Peace of Jerusalem," which incorporates Hebrew text and Middle Eastern-inspired melodies, and "Better is Peace," which features a solo trumpet and choir. One of the most striking characteristics of "The Peacemakers" is its use of diverse musical styles and languages. Jenkins incorporates elements of classical music, world music, and even jazz into the work, and the text is sung in a variety of languages, including English, Hebrew, Arabic, and Latin. Overall, "The Peacemakers" is a moving and powerful work that celebrates the ideals of peace and unity. Its diverse musical styles and languages make it a truly unique and memorable piece of choral music.

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