Hi Res Download, Leighton (composer)
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Special offer. Leighton - Orchestral Works Volume 2
RecommendedBBC National Orchestra of Wales, Richard Hickox
Despite its monumental aspect the Sinfonia mistica is essentially a personal, intimate work, and it gets a moving performance here, Richard Hickox judging to a nicety the various movements'... — More…
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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Sweet tuning and subtle dynamic distinctions mark James MacMillan’s Ave maris stella, with gleamingly pure-toned contributions from the soprano…Technically the most difficult piece is probably... — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, June 2018, Choral & Song Choice
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Presto Editor's Choice, May 2018
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2018, Editor's Choice
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2019, Finalist - Choral
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2019, Winner - Choral
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Gramophone Awards, 2019, Finalist - Choral
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Limelight Magazine Recordings of the Year, 2018, Winner - Vocal/Choral
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It’s sad that Nethsingha’s departure means that the next volume will be the last. I can’t think of a greater or more apt epitaph to the music director’s time at St John’s. — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, May 2023, Editor's Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2023 Finalists, Shortlisted - Choral
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Special offer. That Sweet City
Leighton: Veris gratia and Vaughan Williams: An Oxford Elegy
Rowan Atkinson (narrator), Nick Pritchard (tenor), Britten Sinfonia, Choir of the Queen's College Oxford, Owen Rees
This is a recording of captivating richness, carefully and tenderly executed; I shall undoubtedly want to return to it many times to rediscover the luxuriant vision of two English composers,... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, Critics' Choice 2024
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Leighton: Crucifixus
& other choral works
Jeremy Cole (organ), Andrew Kennedy (tenor)
Trinity College Choir Cambridge, Stephen Layton
The writing [in Crucifixus] is at its finest when tenor Andrew Kennedy is singing: his contribution is altogether gripping, and unstintingly committed. There's wonderful quiet singing from the... — More…
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Altera’s debut album is a superb showcase. Clean as a whistle and conf ident in exposed moments such as in Poulenc’s Agnus Dei, and immaculately balanced in richly scored textures elsewhere,... — More…
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International Classical Music Awards, 2025, Nominated - Opera
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Special offer. Leighton: Complete Organ Works
Stephen Farr (organ) with John Butt (organ), Nicky Spence (tenor), Chloe Hanslip (violin)
Farr's unswerving authority, scrupulous phrasing and rhythmic playing make this a revelation. — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, April 2017, Instrumental Choice
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Special offer. Leighton - Orchestral Works Volume 1
All premiere recordings
John Scott (organ)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Richard Hickox
Richard Hickox directs superbly-paced and eloquent performances of this fine music. — More…
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Special offer. Leighton - Sacred Choral Music
Christopher Whitton (organ), Crispian Steele-Perkins (trumpet), James Oxley (tenor)
Choir of St. John’s College Cambridge, Christopher Robinson
Our reviewer summed up: 'In this business of record-reviewing I find, on the positive side, music and performances I like, more that I admire, some that I love, but not much that evokes affirmation... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, March 2004, Editor's Choice
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