Credits:

Massenet, J.

Description:

Kenneth Layton was a 20th century English composer. Born in Yorkshire, he was active in the choir of the local Wakefield Cathedral, then studied piano and voice at the Royal Academy of Music and composition at the Oxford Conservatory, where he was remarkably active in the field of church music. This 3-CD set includes Leighton's solo organ works, related works, and his only harpsichord works, including two world premiere recordings, all featuring the virtuoso Farr organ, with collaborators such as violinist Chloe Hanslip playing in breathtaking harmony. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Six Fantasies on Hymn Tunes, Op. 72: Helmsley
2.Six Fantasies on Hymn Tunes, Op. 72: Aus der Tiefe
3.Six Fantasies on Hymn Tunes, Op. 72: Lumetto: Little canonic variations on 'Jesus bids us shine'
4.Six Fantasies on Hymn Tunes, Op. 72: St Columba
5.Six Fantasies on Hymn Tunes, Op. 72: Veni Emmanuel
6.Six Fantasies on Hymn Tunes, Op. 72: Toccata on Hanover
7.Martyrs: Dialogues on a Scottish Psalm-tune, Op. 73 for organ duet
8.Improvisation in Memoriam Maurice de Sausmarez
9.Missa de Gloria (Dublin Festival Mass), Op. 82: Kyrie
10.Missa de Gloria (Dublin Festival Mass), Op. 82: Gloria
11.Missa de Gloria (Dublin Festival Mass), Op. 82: Credo
12.Missa de Gloria (Dublin Festival Mass), Op. 82: Sanctus
13.Missa de Gloria (Dublin Festival Mass), Op. 82: Agnus Dei
14.Missa de Gloria (Dublin Festival Mass), Op. 82: Ite, Missa Est
15.Improvisations 'De profundis', Op. 76 for harpsichord: Appassionato
16.Improvisations 'De profundis', Op. 76 for harpsichord: Piu sostenuto e molto espressivo
17.Improvisations 'De profundis', Op. 76 for harpsichord: Molto statico e misurato