Karl Jenkins on ‘Adiemus’, his jazz roots, and still writing music at age 80 | Classic FM

John Humphrys speaks to legendary Welsh composer Sir Karl Jenkins about one of the most remarkable careers in classical music history, and how some of his most beloved works, including 'Adiemus' and 'The Armed Man', came to be.
Listen to 'Sir Karl Jenkins at 80' with John Humphrys at 9pm on the composer’s birthday, Saturday 17 February, and afterwards on Global Player.
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[@DanielKolbin]

No way I found Palladio and Adiemus, then discovered the same person made them, and then that his birthday was right around the corner. Bravo Mr. Jenkins

[@Joehume1]

Just went to see Karl in Glasgow tonight. Glad I got to see one of my music hero’s

[@rai1879]

What a lovely interview ❤ Happy birthday Sir Jenkins

[@kimlibera663]

The composer of one of the great pieces of exhilerating classical music. Diamonds are forever.

[@techtirade5183]

My freshman year of high school marching band played a show of 4 of his songs including Adiemus and it’s still a song that get my heart racing and blood pumping ❤

[@rgferreira78]

I came across his music by chance when I was listening to his motets; number 3, Gloria - Laudamus te, is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have heard in recent years, it captured my full attention. I have great respect for his work.

[@leonel2815]

P r o m o S M 🔥

[@maryrobertson7755]

😅