Sir Karl’s ‘The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace’ has been voted Britain’s favourite piece of contemporary Classical music in the Classic FM Hall of Fame 2023. Ranked no.5, this is the piece’s highest ever position in the list.

Fans’ comments on Sir Karl’s Facebook page read: “Well deserved”, “Absolutely stunning music, gives me chills every time I listen to it” and “Stunning moving and poignant and one of my personal favourite pieces of music.”

Experience The Armed Man for yourself with the recording from National Youth Choirs of Great Britain and London Philharmonic Orchestra

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