Kenneth Leighton's "Crucifixus & Other Choral Works" is a captivating collection of choral masterpieces, released on March 29, 2015, under the prestigious Hyperion label. This album showcases the profound and diverse compositions of Kenneth Leighton, a renowned figure in the choral music world. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, the album is a testament to Leighton's mastery of the choral genre, offering a rich tapestry of sacred and contemplative pieces.
The album opens with the resplendent "Magnificat & Nunc dimittis 'Collegium Magdalenae Oxoniense'," setting the stage for a journey through Leighton's evocative musical landscapes. It continues with the serene and uplifting "God's Grandeur" and "Give Me the Wings of Faith," followed by the intricate and moving "Missa brevis, Op. 50." Each track is a testament to Leighton's ability to blend profound emotional depth with technical brilliance.
The centerpiece of the album is the powerful and poignant "Crucifixus pro nobis, Op. 38," a four-part work that delves into the profound themes of Christ's life and passion. This piece is complemented by the majestic "Missa de Gloria, Op. 82" and the tender "What Love Is This of Thine?" The album concludes with the triumphant "The Second Service, Op. 62," leaving the listener with a sense of spiritual fulfillment.
Kenneth Leighton's "Crucifixus & Other Choral Works" is a must-experience for anyone with a penchant for choral music. It is a collection that not only highlights Leighton's compositional prowess but also offers a deeply moving and spiritually enriching listening experience.
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis "Collegium Magdalenae Oxoniense": I. MagnificatKenneth Leighton, Stephen Layton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Jeremy Cole
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis "Collegium Magdalenae Oxoniense": II. Nunc dimittisKenneth Leighton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Jeremy Cole, Stephen Layton
God's GrandeurKenneth Leighton, Stephen Layton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Give Me the Wings of FaithKenneth Leighton, Eleanor Kornas, Hannah Partridge, Michael Craddock, Stephen Layton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Missa brevis, Op. 50: I. Kyrie eleisonKenneth Leighton, Stephen Layton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Missa brevis, Op. 50: II. SanctusKenneth Leighton, Stephen Layton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Missa brevis, Op. 50: III. BenedictusKenneth Leighton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Stephen Layton
Missa brevis, Op. 50: IV. Agnus DeiKenneth Leighton, Stephen Layton, Hannah Partridge, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Missa brevis, Op. 50: V. Gloria in excelsis DeoKenneth Leighton, Stephen Layton, Michael Craddock, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
Missa de Gloria, Op. 82: VI. Ite, missa estKenneth Leighton, Jeremy Cole
What Love Is This of Thine?Kenneth Leighton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Stephen Layton, Michael Craddock, Rachel Ambrose Evans
The Second Service, Op. 62: I. MagnificatKenneth Leighton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Jeremy Cole, Stephen Layton
The Second Service, Op. 62: II. Nunc dimittisKenneth Leighton, Stephen Layton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Jeremy Cole
Crucifixus pro nobis, Op. 38: I. Christ in the CradleKenneth Leighton, Andrew Kennedy, Jeremy Cole
Crucifixus pro nobis, Op. 38: II. Christ in the GardenKenneth Leighton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Jeremy Cole, Stephen Layton
Crucifixus pro nobis, Op. 38: III. Christ in His PassionKenneth Leighton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge, Jeremy Cole, Andrew Kennedy, Stephen Layton
Crucifixus pro nobis, Op. 38: IV. HymnKenneth Leighton, Stephen Layton, The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge
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