Kenneth Leighton: spartiti medio

This masterful setting of God's Grandeur by Kenneth Leighton composed quite early in his career has characteristic mid-century muscularity. One can discern the influences of Hindemith and Dallapiccola...

For soprano solo and SATB chorus (unaccompanied). Words from the Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors, Coventry, 15th Century.

A Hymn Of The Nativity, a Carol for Soprano Solo and unaccompanied SATB chorus. Words by Richard Crashaw.

Work for Triple SATB Choir composed for Norwich Triennial Festival and performed by the choirs of Ely, Peterborough and Norwich Cathedrals. Text from Psalm 112.

Missa De Gloria (Dublin Festival Mass) was written for the Dublin International Festival in 1980.

Dialogues on a Scottish Psalm-Tune.

Set of Parts for Leighton's Piano Quintet Op. 34. First performed by the London String Quartet and the Composer in July 1959.

This work was completed in 1959 and first performed during the following year by Florence Hooton and the composer. The opening Elegy is an intense lyrical movement with two distinct themes and a final...

For SSA Chorus with Organ. Text- Roman Catholic Vernacular. First performed in St Leonard's Church, Mayfield.

A setting of the Evening Canticles for SATB Choir and Organ.

Missa Christi was commissioned by Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis, in celebration of their 150th anniversary year. First performed on 12 June 1988. Scored for SSATB and Organ.

Leighton's setting of The Christ Child Lay In Mary's Lap is taken from A World's Desire - a Sequence for Epiphany, and written for Soprano Solo and SATB chorus.

From Three Carols Op. 25 for SATB Choir. Text by Robert Herrick.

From 3 Carols Op. 25 for SATB choir. Text by Robert Herrick.

Kenneth Leighton's setting of the Preces And Responses for unaccompanied SATB chorus, as composed in 1964.

1st performance at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden, December 15, 1969 by Nicholas Cleobury (at the memorial service for Maurice de Sausmarez). Duration c. 5 minutes.