Karl Jenkins - Lament For The Valley

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster in Wales, Sir Karl Jenkins has composed a major new choral work, Cantata Memoria - For The Children, to be released on a Deutsche Grammophon album on 7th October and premiered at the Wales Millennium Centre the following day. The concert will feature some of Wales’ most celebrated artists including Bryn Terfel, Catrin Finch, Elin Manahan Thomas, David Childs, as well as contributions from Michael Sheen and Siân Phillips.
Cantata Memoria was commissioned by S4C, the Welsh language TV channel, to mark 50 years since the Aberfan disaster, when 116 children and 28 adults lost their lives after a colliery waste tip collapsed and engulfed Pantglas school and nearby houses, devastating the local community in South Wales.
Major new choral work marking 50 years since the Aberfan Disaster to be released on Deutsche Grammophon.
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Perfomers on Cantata Memoria:
Composed, conducted, orchestrated and produced by: Karl Jenkins
Bryn Terfel: Bass-Baritone
Elin Manahan Thomas: Soprano
Cywair chorus master: Islwyn Evans
CF1 chorus master: Eilir Owen Griffiths
Côr Caerdydd chorus master: Gwawr Owen
Young Voices of Côr Heol y March chorus master: Eleri Roberts
Côr y Cwm chorus master: Elin Llywelyn-Williams
Co-director: Gavin Ashcroft
David Childs: euphonium
Joo Yeon Sir: Violin
Jody Jenkins: Percussion
Catrin Finch: Harp
Rosie, Jody & Karl Jenkins: Recorders
Sinfonia Cymru leader: Benjamin Baker
Karl Jenkins - Lament For The Valley
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[@muppetrowlf1473]

Perfect. And a phenomenal lead Violin. Gifted musician.

[@sh1395]

Tears...unbelievable solemn and piercing. Omg...the children... Tears just fell off my face.... Wow!

[@musicfangt]

Karl Jenkins is a genius ! He is one of the best , or probably the best modern composer !

[@JillSaville]

I agree. It is beautiful. Not heard it before tonight

[@user-tm5jj2gw6f]

Absolutely right!

[@lianvan296]

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[@dukefox4807]

@Lian Van instablaster ;)

[@lianvan296]

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[@alandavies5376]

This man is a genius. I am so proud of him as a Welshman and a musician myself.

[@loveyogahealing4343]

He’s amazing.

[@HumansAreShitFactories]

You’re proud because you share an abstract, meaningless and externally created and imposed classification created by somebody else, with a stranger?

[@AlyJiselle]

This song came on Classical MPR (Minnesota) on June 19th at approximately 9pm. I remember clearly because I found it so incredibly moving that I literally pulled off the road and stopped my car to soak in its beauty. By the end, I had tears in my eyes. Without understanding a word or knowing the song title, I could feel the lamenting. I went to the station website to learn more about it and eventually landed here. Actually seeing it performed makes it even more moving-- the energy and commitment of the violinist is electrifying. This is one of the most lovely pieces of music I've ever heard and I feel truly blessed to have experienced it in my lifetime. Bravo, Sir Jenkins!

[@donna30044]

Sir Karl

[@Shwee113]

I'm in MN too! I know him through the soundtrack of a documentary called The Celts

[@stephendavies9443]

To be born Welsh is to be born privileged. Not with a silver spoon in your mouth but with music in your heart and poetry in your soul.

[@HumansAreShitFactories]

@@stephendavies9443 How much poetry or music have you composed?

[@kenek49]

I was 10 years old when this tragedy happened. I remember watching it with 4 brothers and 4 sisters on a black and white telly. It was truly heartbreaking then as it is now. What a beautiful performance, especially the children.

[@GojuBob]

Very beautiful; I weep again to hear it. I still remember that terrible, terrible day: 21 October 1966.

[@MADDOGDUKE1]

The lament for the valley, so sad it always brings a tear and i feel the pain in my heart those poor poor children

[@melysmelys2622]

Me too. Not only for those children but for all the children in the world who are suffering.

[@briansimpson2395]

This is moving and brilliantly wrritten, made more so by the children coming from the Welsh valleys and numbering if I am correct exactly 116 the number who died. The violin , the nearest instrument to a human voice is amazing!! A true cry!! I was the same age as these children 11 Years old and it was the day my childhood ended. Adults have no answers and are powerless even to defend children. What is so terrible is to me is that the injustice of the huge amount of money that was collected from all the world was taken by the powers that be to remove the very slag tip that buried those children!! It was the biggest injustice this country has ever done!! What is the second travesty??.......That given the chance to show this amazing moving Cantata was only available on BBC Wales!! English viewers had to rely on Classic FM to broadcast it, and eventually BBC 4 show it after the 21 st October!! Hardly a fitting remembrance!! But.....perhaps there was a reason!! They didn' t want us to hear in one of the pieces the words sung by Bryn Terfyl " Buried alive by the National Coal board". Enough said........rest in peace little angels.

[@rinconcd67]

In memorian of every soul, who wans to be free. Is great peace of music.

[@markrubin9449]

Sir Karl, you have won me over. I've performed three of your major works and one is more wonderful than the other.

[@ahnungsvoll]

...in der Musik wird man immer wieder erneut abgeholt...und dazu beeindruckt ... wunderbar....

[@wybertonandframptonchurche3946]

I recorded and watched the performance. It moved me to tears! I remember the event so well. I was 13. I felt numb and traumatised by what I saw on black and white TV. I was very very angry with God! A senior master in our school commented: "You did not have your head bowed in prayer during school assembly. Why not?" I replied: "Why did God let Aberfan happen?" He said nothing and I bottled my feelings up. It became a real stumbling block to my faith for the next 20 years - before I was able to reconcile that it was the Coal Board and not God to blame! Thank you to the composer and performers. It was a fitting memorial work. Bless you all... and the people of Aberfan.

[@eggmayonnaise325]

That must have been so traumatic for you; I'm not surprised your faith was shaken. But I'm glad you've come to realise that God was not to blame. God is not the cause of the terrible things we see today and very soon he will undo all the effects of suffering, including resurrecting those who have lost their lives such as those poor children www.jw.org/en/publications/books/bible-teach/is-this-what-god-purposed/

[@artclassesforchildrenjedid7850]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@MOGGS1942]

You mean to say that your all seeing god didn't know the tip was going to slide ? If only he had cared enough to make it happen an hour earlier, the following day, which was a holiday, or not at all. F... your god.

[@wybertonandframptonchurche3946]

@@eggmayonnaise325 I could have added that in 1993 I became a C of E Licensed Minister. Sadly just seen the insult comment aimed at God.

[@willedwards8079]

This sends the soul soaring, transcendent music, tearing at the heart strings

[@kennewicksheri]

and again..... and again..... playing for the third time and heading to amazon to purchase the cd Thank you ... Thank you on this the fifty first year after the disaster of Aberfan

[@tomonskye]

Wanted to cry, so sad but beautiful at the same time, I remember hearing about it at school, I was the same age as them poor poor soles, R.I.P

[@user-rq3cs8kq4n]

So very deeply touched by the Exquisite violin lament, embraced by the soft children's choir !!!!!!!! Thank you Greetings from Athens Greece

[@taffyducks544]

Bravo! Well done Mr.Jenkins.

[@paddy9i996]

An absolutely stunning composition and performance. A beautiful tribute to those who were affected by the Aberfan disaster which happened on 21st Oct 1966

[@CategoricalImperative]

I honestly believe that Karl Jenkins is way ahead of his time. I listen to a lot of modern orchestral, and his music creates such a large but fluid, ethereal atmosphere. Truly moving.

[@loveyogahealing4343]

He’s exceptional, a genius,

[@AlyJiselle]

“Ethereal” is the absolute PERFECT word to describe his compositions.

[@22marketst]

Speechlessly beautiful - all the tragedy, desperation, chaos and grief 'held together' by an underlay of calm resignation - pure 'feeling' as only Karl Jenkins can compose.

[@goliver595]

...puts how we love ... into perspective...and how each moment....is simply precious x

[@enef5693]

Although my tears have dried, my heart still cries.

[@froggylegspeople]

☹️

[@sacitslay7663]

Thanks Mr Jenkins.incredible and gorgeous

[@BulgakovAndrey29]

Душа наизнанку !!!🙏🙏🙏 Это гениальная работа!❤️❤️❤️ СПАСИБО 🙏🙌🙌🙌 From Russia with love ! Moscow.

[@user-mj3dp6ht2m]

Согласна!

[@katyharries2526]

Listening to this again today and thinking of those families and the way we let down children still today 😔

[@brittneyherrington]

I get chills. Every time. Thank you Karl Jenkins.

[@MADDOGDUKE1]

captures the emotions stirred by such a terrible event. RIP all those poor children and adults who lost their lives that day Lest we Forget god bless them all

[@DavidJamesMacgregorPeters]

I have no words only tears of sorrow.

[@Fox1nDen]

violin is miraculous.

[@francoisottello6154]

Juste magnifique à en pleurer !

[@agnesgiess7364]

vrai..

[@martincombs6002]

Perhaps the most moving music I have ever heard. Thank you all!!!

[@morgandryburgh25]

So happy to be performing in this ( I was behind the conductor!)

[@elengruffydd5103]

The guy with a crazy name Called Morgan Dryburgh same I was singing. I'm the girl at 0:55 wearing a blue top in the front row.

[@anne3127]

I just looked for you and saw your pretty face! Thank you for giving the world this exquisite performance. God Bless all of you. I have now bought your Cantata Memoria on iTunes.

[@elengruffydd5103]

Anne Prevost thanks. That means a lot to all of us.

[@anne3127]

What a brilliant performance!

[@osmondbobby6076]

Lord E who is the violinist who going very expressive when the performance?

[@marie-francoisedehareng4274]

Deaths‎: ‎144 (28 adults, 116 children)😪Date‎: ‎21 October 1966-A mudslide buries a villageLocationAberfan,South Wales.

[@user-uh7yc2tq5v]

This lament is so beautiful it is almost painful.

[@jezt42]

Truly stunning.

[@1novej113]

Lord haveyMercy absolutely amazing GivethanXxo 🙏💪🥰😚🤩

[@ianharris7040]

Absolutely Beautiful.

[@matzek.9119]

A real challenge for every Violinist. Greatly written by Sir Karl Jenkins. Thanks a lot.

[@spmoran4703]

A fitting tune in memorial for the children of Aberfan . Superb violinist and Bryn Terfell with Catherine Thomas in the Welsh language . My heart cried.

[@reneknecht9785]

Very beautiful, right from the soul, the duet between violin and choir touches my heart

[@KatarzynaKlejne1561]

OMG!!!BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!

[@DickCarlier]

very touching, perfect combination of instruments and vocals

[@MsAngelgrl]

Truly a beautiful piece of music. A fit tribute

[@beeboyes]

This is extraordinarily emotional. Joo Yeon Sir is superb. What a fitting memorial piece. One of the most moving compositions I have ever heard: I love how it weaves the vocals, violin, chorus, all with distinct tones into a wonderful tapestry. The violin soars and dances over the somber vocals and orchestra, like the human spirits escaping as the mud and sludge descends on the village.

[@Nathanmfinchchannel]

I would LOVE if one of the greats, such as Yuzuru, would skate to this.

[@shreerav]

Beautiful comment Bruce Boyes.

[@davidcorrie5815]

Very moving. Beautiful performance

[@elengruffydd5103]

I'm the girl at 0:55 who's wearing a blue top in the front row!

[@heterosectional]

I see you!

[@JohnFekoloid]

AH!!! You guys use headphones!! ha. I've been listening to Karl Jenkins music and was wondering why our church choir can't just sing like you guys. I suspected you sing in a kind of studio environment with 10000% concentration.

[@ladydiva295]

you look great luv!!!!

[@Nenn-qs2yw]

I loved playing this violin solo a few years ago! It was so touching, this moment made me cry every time! I wish I still had the sheet music! 😭 I just have the solo parts

[@kamleshkhamitkar4500]

Absolutely fantastic..love from India.

[@Original_Master]

incredible !

[@kouyate24]

This just rips ur heart out, it's pure, raw emotion in music form

[@pattomuso]

I had the joy of hearing this in Carnegie Hall (NYC, US premier) a few days ago!

[@agnespotos9225]

It is amazing music.

[@heterosectional]

Love the sadness. And I love to see who recordings are made. Fascinating to me. And this is very well done!

[@mysterewilly7158]

Wooooooooonderful !!!!!!!!!!

[@juanmanueldeblasgonzalez5638]

Maravilloso el avance, casi no puedo esperar a escuchar el resto de la obra...

[@m30scs69]

Rest easy little ones❤

[@adamdabs]

An almost unbearably sad but beautiful piece of music, with a video of fitting quailty

[@janetbetham2138]

Beautifully sung by Welsh children about the same age as those who perished. SO sad. The video of the visit to the cemetery is unbearably moving. I watched the live TV coverage of the 50th anniversary and was in tears throughout. Well done again, Sir Karl. You have captured the bitter grief of this Valley.

[@jokepookie]

breathtaking ! Realy amazing !

[@margaretbryant8384]

Such genius and beauty. The violinist is exceptional.

[@alexandersimonoff3894]

Masterpiece 🌿🌿🌿

[@reneknecht9785]

the dialogue between choir and violin is astonishing, very impressive!

[@TheresiaSwiebel]

Gorgeous! This is music.👍🥰

[@AlyJiselle]

I’m re-binging The Crown after the Queen’s passing and S3:E3 made me revisit this chills-giving piece. RIP beautiful angels.

[@00jmjl]

We have the absolute honour of performing this work at Carnegie Hall in New York in January 2017 with Côr Glanaethwy from Bangor North Wales. facebook.com/CorGlanaethwy/

[@theresechristiansen9769]

I'm excited for you. My musicians days are over but I hope it's transmitted!

[@marilynalexander5446]

A beautiful composition for such a tragic event remember it well , remember everyone crying even my father our welsh hearts broke that day

[@janehindmarsh9021]

Exquisite - achingly beautiful. Incredible violinist.

[@ortizserge5706]

un petit chef d'œuvre ! quelle sensibilite.

[@ladylaois8184]

oh my goodness! moving to the soul of you have one . seriously though this is so incredible.

[@flavioduarte4758]

Fenomenal Master Piece, the best arrangement i ever listen to

[@derekclements-croome2754]

this is a most moving piece which touches ones heart

[@florencefourchegu4512]

Sublime

[@danielbarras3200]

Génial ! Sublime .! Triste !

[@anadoceazeda]

Maravilhoso!

[@flaviosgubin576]

Meravigliosa.

[@astrologiadelalmasideral]

Impecable

[@aldousjove]

Bravo.......

[@spykom1973]

no comments. Chapeau!

[@chrisrust8341]

Gracias Dios mio por darme un día más de vida

[@DavidJamesMacgregorPeters]

I have no words

[@skipalas91]

WTF what a genius

[@enryclaptone1668]

Musica struggente in ricordo di un disastro immane....

[@kamleshkhamitkar4500]

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

[@lyudmilalitvin1111]

великие композиторы были всегда,не только в прошлом ,но и в настоящем!

[@m30scs69]

Lyudmila Litvin j

[@flaviodemouradoria5289]

Sensacional, expendido, maravilhoso, super!!!!!

[@flaviodemouradoria5289]

Explendido!!!!!!

[@guldenaydin9918]

Şahane.... 🍃⚘🍃

[@paddy9i996]

The boy has done it again

[@becca1424]

This would make a very beautiful song to skate to, alternatively I could definitely imagine Yuzuru Hanyu skating to it professionally. His performance of hope and legacy and Romeo and Juliet are very similar to the aura given off by this song. Especially as his Romeo and Juliet free skate was created to personify the earthquake and tsunami in Sendai, Japan.

[@lariisilva8017]

Que triste. Que sentimento triste. Meus sentimentos aos familiares e amigos que sofreram perdas.

[@allisontyler-howells5239]

Bendith Duw ar Aberfan 💔💔💔😢😢😢🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@j.t.h.9242]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@angelabinu]

I was watching the Cantata Memoria on BBC last night. It kept me spellbound, to say the least. The Lament For The Valley brings me to tears. What a wonderful piece!!! I am deeply impressed by the performance not only of the soloists among which Bryn Terfel has been one of my most favourites ever. Also I bow to the children's choir. They did absolutely marvellous. Is the Cantaga Memoria already avaliable on CD?

[@elengruffydd5103]

Angel Bin Yes it is available on CD. Also thank you, I'm part of the children. It's very sad, isn't it?

[@angelabinu]

What happened back then was so terribly sad one cannot imagine how heartbroken not only the parents, siblings, grandparents of those killed on this dark day were left. The many, many men and women coming to help proof that in times of despair there's always that human touch in our hearts that makes us what being human means. This music, the whole piece is so beautiful and I am so happy for your having been part of such an utterly important performance. Being a choir singer myself I know this performance will always be in your mind, sould and body. No matter what life my throw at you ;-) Please keep singing!

[@elengruffydd5103]

Angel Bin thank you! I simply cannot say anything else but I feel like thank you isn't enough......

[@loveyogahealing4343]

It’s a fantastic piece of music. Ukraine is under attack and I can’t watch the news any more today….but this music expresses all I feel in my heart….seeing our fellow humans terrorised, attacked, uprooted in such a brutal, mindless and cruel manner.

[@gracebennion2000]

Thank you for sharing this. I wonder what inspired Karl Jenkins to write this piece. The violinist was amazing.

[@rhob5730]

He-s Welsh, he remembers Aberfan. I remember it as as aa kid. It broke my heart and I lost my faith in a Westminster government ever looking after the interests of my Wales (Cymru). I weep even now, thinking about it.

[@MrKeithterrett]

Love this piece, the Violin pyrotechnics are incredible as is the player! Would love to know how Sir Karl wrote the Violin part, did you get help from a Violinist!

[@MOGGS1942]

Aberfan. Proof, if ever you need it, of god's complete indifference to the suffering of mankind. What a piece of .... he/she/it is.

[@MOGGS1942]

Wonderful piece of music written by my fellow Welshman. I just wish he didn't need to compose it.

[@paulkeitzke2064]

Who is that incredible violinist? Kudos to all!

[@enef5693]

Joo Yeon Sir

[@johanakaba2876]

Who is the solist (violon) ? She plays fantastic !!!

[@enef5693]

Johan Akaba, Joo Yeon Sir is the Violinist

[@kingofchickens123]

What are the lyrics for this song?

[@steynglass1007]

www.dciny.org/wp-content/plugins/sf_sync/cache/00P5000000jisJ9.pdf 4. Lament for the Valley Marwnad y Cwm Agnus Dei