Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace, by candlelight

St Mary Le Strand Church, London, WC2R 1ES
Saturday 7th November 2026
Enjoy a stunning performance of Karl Jenkins’ ground-breaking and inspiring Mass, written in reflection of the passing of ‘the most war-torn and destructive century in human history’ and performed in the evocative candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand, James Gibbs’ baroque masterpiece and arguably the most beautiful of the Queen Anne Churches. 


The performance begins at 6.30pm, and will last about 65 minutes, without interval, giving concert-goers time to have dinner after the performance.


Featuring
  • The L’Inviti Singers
  • with Alexander Pott (organ)
  • Directed by David Guest

Programme 

  • The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace – Karl Jenkins


The L’Inviti Singersare one of the UK’s best-kept choral secrets, with singers handpicked from the country’s top chamber choirs including Tenebrae, The Sixteen and the Monteverdi Choir.


The choir is accompanied by organist Alexander Pott, and the performance is directed by David Guest, Director of the Christopher Wood Choral Foundation who are in residence at St Mary le Strand.
Price

Ticket price incl. booking fee
£21.68 - £41.19