Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemption

Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemptionis dedicated to all who have suffered or perished during the conflicts in the Middle East over the last 70 years. Karl was motivated by the desperate situation for the millions of people displaced and impacted by the cruel effects of war and hoped the healing and uniting powers of music could be used to bring together people from different religions. Conducted by Stephen Layton directing his twice Grammy-nominated choir Polyphony, Miserere features Gramophone award-winning countertenor Iestyn Davies and ‘rising star’ South African cellist Abel Selaocoe, a recent recipient of the Sir Karl Jenkins Music Award in association with Classic FM. Speaking ahead of the release, Stephen Layton said, "Miserere is such an intriguing juxtaposition of many elements – I do believe it will catch the imagination around the world. It’s rare I find myself singing things over and over again. There is something very enduring and uniquely wonderful here which I love. I’m honoured to have had the opportunity to record this fantastic music.”

Tracklist:
1. Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemption: 1. Principium
2. Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemption: 2. Miserere mei, Deus
3. Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemption: 3. Hymnus: Ubi caritas
4. Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemption: 4. Sacramentum
5. Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemption: 5. Lavabis me
6. Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemption: 6. Hymnus: When I survey the wondrous cross
7.  Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemption: 7. Panis Angelicus, Panis Hominum
8.  Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemption: 8. Hymnus: Locus iste
9.  Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemption: 9. Praise, Joy & Gladness
10. Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemption: 10. Canendo
11. Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemption: 11. Hymnus: Eli Jenkins' Prayer & Epilogue
12. Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemption: 12. Rahma
13. Miserere: Songs of Mercy and Redemption: 13. Contemplation & Benediction