Palladio (Jenkins)
Composed between 1993 and 1995, the piece is a suite of three movements in the form of a concerto grosso for string orchestra, named Palladio, in reverence of the Renaissance architect.Two of Palladio's hallmarks are mathematical harmony and architectural elements borrowed from classical antiquity, a philosophy which he feels reflects his own approach to composition.[citation needed] The English string quartet Escala recorded a version of Palladio in 2009 which featured on their self-titled debut album, following their appearance on the second series of Britain's Got Talent.Sephira, the Irish sister violin duo, recorded and released a version of Karl Jenkins' Palladio in 2013 featured on their Limited Edition Eternity EP.Sephira's adaptation of Palladio is frequently featured in exclusive, formal settings, reflecting their involvement in international corporate entertainment.