Adiemus is, quite simply, the twentieth-century definition of ‘classical crossover’. His music knows no bounds – and that is very much its virtue. In 1995, Adiemus ensured that this Welsh composer of ...

It’s easy to forget how groundbreaking ‘Adiemus’ was when it first aired on the radio. We dive into Karl Jenkins’ lyrics, and what they really mean. “The sound is universal, as is the language of ...

Written in a completely invented language, Sir Karl Jenkins’ most famous work ‘Adiemus’ received a moving standing ovation at the Royal Albert Hall. The Welsh maestro conducts the Royal Scottish ...

When he turned his back on a successful career composing music for TV adverts to launch an album featuring an invented “language” many people may have been surprised by Karl Jenkins’ decision. But not ...