Karl Jenkins, Jenkins: The Armed Man - A Mass For Peace Review

Overall Rating

What is it about 'Benedictus' that reduces me to tears every time I hear it? It is quite simply one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. It doesn't matter that I've a degree in music production or that anyone else on this site has any sort of qualifications of any kind. Any human ear can hear the sweeping beauty of this piece. The only other piece written that can touch Benedictus is Canteloube's 'Bailero', the open air performance by Joanne Wilson-Smith. I've played this a thousand times and still the tears come. Those who love 'Benedictus' should also embrace 'Bailero'.