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Classic FM to broadcast world premiere of Karl Jenkins' The Healer / Classic FM interview

Posted: October 27, 2014
On Tuesday 28 October at 8pm, Classic FM will broadcast the world premiere of The Healer composed by Karl Jenkins. Here Jenkins himself guides you through everything about his latest masterpiece.
 
In a sentence or less, how would you describe the music to someone who's never heard it before?
I can only refer to it in terms of my style: accessible, tuneful, hopefully memorable with a text that is 'universal'.

What was your brief?
The work was written, to commission, to mark the 10th anniversary of Grayshott Concerts whose aim is to provide top quality classical music performances by renowned soloists, instrumentalists, choirs and orchestras for the people of Grayshott and surrounding villages in the area of the Hampshire/Surrey borders. Essentially, Grayshott Concerts comprises two people: Vivien & Peter Harrison who in 2012 received national recognition when they were awarded the Lady Hilary Groves Prize for their ‘outstanding contribution to music in the community' from the Making Music organisation which supports over 3000 groups throughout the UK. Most of their concerts take place in their church, St. Luke's. READ THE FULL ClassicFM INTERVIEW.