Kenneth Leighton's "Cathedral Music," released in 1992 under the Hyperion label, is a captivating exploration of choral music that spans a little over an hour. This album showcases Leighton's mastery of the choral genre, blending traditional liturgical works with his own compositions. The tracklist is a rich tapestry of sacred music, featuring the "Missa brevis, Op. 50" with its various movements, the evocative "3 Carols, Op. 25" including the beloved "Lully, Lulla, Thou Little Tiny Child," and the profound "Crucifixus pro nobis, Op. 38" with its four distinct sections. Additionally, the album includes the majestic "The Second Service, Op. 62" and concludes with the uplifting "Evening Hymn" and "Let All the World in Every Corner Sing." Kenneth Leighton's intricate compositions and the album's diverse repertoire make it a compelling listen for anyone appreciating the depth and beauty of choral music.
Tracks
Te Deum laudamusKenneth Leighton, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott, Andrew Lucas
Missa brevis, Op. 50: I. Kyrie eleisonKenneth Leighton, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott
Missa brevis, Op. 50: II. SanctusKenneth Leighton, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott
Missa brevis, Op. 50: III. BenedictusKenneth Leighton, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott
Missa brevis, Op. 50: IV. Agnus DeiKenneth Leighton, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott
Missa brevis, Op. 50: V. Gloria in excelsis DeoKenneth Leighton, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott
3 Carols, Op. 25: No. 2, Lully, Lulla, Thou Little Tiny ChildKenneth Leighton, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott
Crucifixus pro nobis, Op. 38: I. Christ in the CradleKenneth Leighton, Neil Mackie, Andrew Lucas
Crucifixus pro nobis, Op. 38: II. Christ in the GardenKenneth Leighton, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott, Andrew Lucas
Crucifixus pro nobis, Op. 38: III. Christ in His PassionKenneth Leighton, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott, Andrew Lucas
Crucifixus pro nobis, Op. 38: IV. HymnKenneth Leighton, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott, Andrew Lucas
The Second Service, Op. 62: I. MagnificatKenneth Leighton, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott, Andrew Lucas
The Second Service, Op. 62: II. Nunc dimittisKenneth Leighton, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott, Andrew Lucas
Evening HymnKenneth Leighton, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott
Let All the World in Every Corner SingKenneth Leighton, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir, John Scott, Andrew Lucas
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