Kenneth Leighton's 2000 album, released under the Chandos label, is a captivating exploration of his choral compositions. Spanning a concise yet engaging 67 minutes, this album showcases Leighton's mastery of form and emotion through a diverse collection of works. The album opens with the three-movement Sonatina No. 2, followed by the Five Studies, Op. 22, which displays Leighton's intricate and expressive approach to composition. The centerpiece of the album is the Fantasia contrappuntistica, Op. 24, a homage to Bach that demonstrates Leighton's contrapuntal prowess and deep reverence for the Baroque master. The Pieces for Angela, Op. 47, offers a more intimate and lyrical contrast, while the Four Romantic Pieces, Op. 95, closes the album with a return to grand, romantic gestures. This album is a testament to Leighton's versatility and his ability to blend technical brilliance with profound emotional resonance.
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Tracks
Sonatina No. 2: I. AllegroKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Sonatina No. 2: II. Andante sostenutoKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Sonatina No. 2: III. Allegro moltoKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Five Studies, Op. 22: I. Allegro ma non troppoKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Five Studies, Op. 22: II. Allegro leggerissimoKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Five Studies, Op. 22: III. Allegro moltoKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Five Studies, Op. 22: IV. Molto lento, molto espressivo, ed un poco liberamenteKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Five Studies, Op. 22: V. Presto con bravuraKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Fantasia contrappuntistica, Op. 24, "Homage to Bach": I. Maestoso ed un poco liberamenteKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Fantasia contrappuntistica, Op. 24, "Homage to Bach": II. Toccata. Allegro molto e ritmicoKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Fantasia contrappuntistica, Op. 24, "Homage to Bach": III. Chorale. Lento sostenutoKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Fantasia contrappuntistica, Op. 24, "Homage to Bach": IV. Fuga I. Allegretto con motoKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Fantasia contrappuntistica, Op. 24, "Homage to Bach": V. Fuga II. Presto e gaio - Primo tempoKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Pieces for Angela, Op. 47: I. Clockwork DollKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Pieces for Angela, Op. 47: II. The SwanKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Pieces for Angela, Op. 47: III. Little MinxKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Pieces for Angela, Op. 47: IV. Cradle-SongKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Pieces for Angela, Op. 47: V. A Sad Folk SongKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Pieces for Angela, Op. 47: VI. Leap-FrogKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Pieces for Angela, Op. 47: VII. LamentKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Pieces for Angela, Op. 47: VIII. Final FanfareKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Four Romantic Pieces, Op. 95: I. Molto moderatoKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Four Romantic Pieces, Op. 95: II. Presto capricciosoKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Four Romantic Pieces, Op. 95: III. Adagio moltoKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
Four Romantic Pieces, Op. 95: IV. Allegro molto e con brioKenneth Leighton, Margaret Fingerhut
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