Kenneth Leighton's "An Easter Sequence & Crucifixus pro Nobis" is a captivating exploration of choral music, released on March 1, 2004, under the Naxos label. This album offers a rich tapestry of sacred choral works, spanning a total of 67 minutes. Leighton, a renowned composer, presents a diverse collection that includes the evocative "Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis," the contemplative "An Easter Sequence," and the profound "Crucifixus pro Nobis." The album showcases Leighton's mastery of choral composition, blending traditional liturgical elements with his distinctive musical voice. From the serene beauty of "Give Me the Wings of Faith" to the dramatic intensity of "Crucifixus pro Nobis," this album is a testament to Leighton's ability to evoke deep spiritual and emotional resonance. Whether you're a fan of choral music or simply seeking a profound musical experience, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
2004 Naxos2004 Naxos
Tracks
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis "Collegium Magdalenae Oxoniense": MagnificatKenneth Leighton, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis "Collegium Magdalenae Oxoniense": Nunc DimittisKenneth Leighton, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Give Me the Wings of FaithKenneth Leighton, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
An Easter Sequence: Introit (For the First Sunday After Easter)Kenneth Leighton, Benjamin Durrant, Gareth Jones, Christopher Robinson, Crispian Steele-Perkins, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
An Easter Sequence: Gradual (for the First Sunday After Easter)Kenneth Leighton, Benjamin Durrant, Gareth Jones, Christopher Robinson, Crispian Steele-Perkins, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
An Easter Sequence: Offertory (for the First Sunday After Easter)Kenneth Leighton, Benjamin Durrant, Gareth Jones, Christopher Robinson, Crispian Steele-Perkins, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
An Easter Sequence: Communion (for the First Sunday After Easter)Kenneth Leighton, Benjamin Durrant, Gareth Jones, Christopher Robinson, Crispian Steele-Perkins, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
An Easter Sequence: Sortie (Antiphon at First Vespers of Ascension Day)Kenneth Leighton, Benjamin Durrant, Gareth Jones, Christopher Robinson, Crispian Steele-Perkins, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Veni creator spiritusKenneth Leighton, Christopher Whitton
What Love Is This of Thine?Kenneth Leighton, Benjamin Durrant, Christopher Robinson, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Crucifixus pro Nobis, Op. 38: Christ in the CradleKenneth Leighton, James Oxley, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Crucifixus pro Nobis, Op. 38: Christ in the GardenKenneth Leighton, James Oxley, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Crucifixus pro Nobis, Op. 38: Christ in his PassionKenneth Leighton, James Oxley, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Crucifixus pro Nobis, Op. 38: HymnKenneth Leighton, James Oxley, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Rockingham (Chorale Prelude on "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross")Kenneth Leighton, Christopher Whitton
MagnificatKenneth Leighton, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis, Op. 62 "The Second Service": Nunc DimittisKenneth Leighton, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Whitton, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge
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