The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace at The Church of the Holy Trinity – Philadelphia, PA

The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, composed by Karl Jenkins

Presented by Philadelphia Voices of Pride

• April 24, 2026, 8pm EST
• April 25, 2026, 8pm EST

Daniel Schwartz, Artistic Director

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About this concert:

Join us for an evening of musical meditation as PVOP performs The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, composed by Karl Jenkins. This powerful choral masterpiece weaves together ancient texts, world music influences, and contemporary composition to create a sweeping meditation on the futility of war and a longing for peace. This performance marks PVOP’s 20th anniversary.

As a reflection of our committment to social justice in our communities, a portion of this concert’s proceeds will be donated to Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia (AVP). AVP is a victim service agency based in West Philadelphia that provides a wide range of intervention, prevention, and support services to children, youth, adults, and families who have been a victim of violence and/or have lost a loved one to homicide. Learn more on their website.

About the choir:

Philadelphia Voices of Pride, a 150-member LGBTQ+ and ally chorus, is a non-profit organization located in Center City Philadelphia. As a mixed-gender and mixed-voice ensemble, we perform at an artistically rigorous level, building community and finding common ground through music. We aim to provide a safe and supportive space for singers of all backgrounds to join, especially those unable to find acceptance in more traditional choruses.

Accessibility notes:

• Concert run time: 1 hour, 15 mins. There will be no intermission.
• Concert will include projected supertitles for text/lyrics.
• Due to fragrance allergies, please be considerate with any scented products you may be using.
• Bathrooms are available at the front left side of the sanctuary down a few stairs. Please use the bathroom that most closely matches your gender identity.
• Masks are recommended but not required.
• The main entrance has a few stairs with a railing. There is an accessible side door entrance available.
• For any other accessibility related info, please reach out to info@pvop.org