The Armed Man - a Mass for Peace

Free concert!
Conducted by Jonathan Griffith, and performed by the Jonathan Griffith Singers, along with local NZ choristers and accompanied by the Auckland Symphony Orchestra, this powerful and compelling work: charting the growing menace of a descent into war, interspersed with moments of reflection. Commissioned for the millennium by the Royal Armouries and dedicated to the victims of the Kosovo crisis. This unique work will take you on a journey of discovery and hope.
An acclaimed conductor, educator, and lecturer, Jonathan Griffith has led performances across North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Maestro Griffith is co-founder and artistic director of Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY), which has brought together, under his artistic leadership, thousands of musicians and choral singers in concert at prestigious venues across the United States, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Disney Hall. The founder and music director of the Distinguished Concerts Orchestra, Maestro Griffith also oversees DCINY’s mentoring program for conductors.