A Good Friday discovery

I have just discovered Karl Jenkins. He is a Welsh composer with a shaggy moustache and an amazing Requiem which is being performed on Good Friday at Trinity Uniting Church.

Jenkins' Requiem combines the traditional Latin liturgical structure with his trademark ethnic elements - in this case five Japanese poems about death. The Dies Irae is particularly unique, driven by percussion with the choir singing a hip hop triplet rhythm over the top.

Hear Jenkins talk about the work below.

The Requiem promises to be a moving way to engage with Good Friday. It will be performed by Camerata 1685 conducted by Jangoo Chapkhana.

10am Trinity Uniting Church
72 St George's Terrace