Composer(s): Leighton, Kenneth
Artist(s): Morris, Greg
Label: Naxos
Series: Organ Encyclopedia
Genre: Instrumental
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: 8.572601
Barcode: 747313260171
Release Date: 05/2011

LEIGHTON, K.: Missa de Gloria / Et Resurrexit / Hymn Fantasies (Morris)

Kenneth Leighton was one of Britain’s most important 20th-century composers, best known for his organ, choral and orchestral works. His style is a distinctive mix of melodic lyricism, masterly counterpoint and dynamic rhythmic energy. Et Resurrexit builds into a cataclysmic climax, symbolizing the soul’s struggle for belief in Christ’s resurrection, while his Hymn Fantasies abound in fascinating polyphony. Missa de Gloria ‘Dublin Festival Mass’, based on an ancient plainchant from the Sarum rite for Easter Sunday, uses the full resources and colours of the solo organ to express the drama and mystery of the Catholic liturgy. Greg Morris, Associate Organist at London’s Temple Church, performs widely throughout the United Kingdom and Europe.

Tracklist

Leighton, Kenneth
Morris, Greg (organ)
1Theme02:51
Morris, Greg (organ)
2Fantasy05:48
Morris, Greg (organ)
3Fugue08:44
Morris, Greg (organ)
Morris, Greg (organ)
4No. 4. St Columba02:59
Morris, Greg (organ)
5No. 5. Veni Emmanuel05:53
Morris, Greg (organ)
6No. 6. Hanover03:31
Morris, Greg (organ)
Morris, Greg (organ)
7Kyrie05:16
Morris, Greg (organ)
8Gloria09:56
Morris, Greg (organ)
9Credo07:37
Morris, Greg (organ)
10Sanctus05:33
Morris, Greg (organ)
11Agnus Dei06:04
Morris, Greg (organ)
12Ite missa est05:39
Morris, Greg (organ)

Total Playing Time: 01:09:51