Kenneth Leighton (1929 - 1988)

Cathedral Music


Andrew Lucas - organ

The Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral
John Scott - conductor


KENNETH LEIGHTON was one of the most successful British composers who lived and worked in the latter half of the twentieth century. This is a mighty claim, certainly, which some might dispute but which his most ardent devotees would uphold with all the fervour and conviction of a religious campaign. Yet Leighton’s work has been described merely as ‘musicians’ music’ and quite simply deserves wider acclaim. This recording provides the opportunity to hear the composer’s principal church music.



01. Te Deum laudamus
02. Missa Brevis - Kyrie eleison
03. Missa Brevis - Sanctus
04. Missa Brevis - Benedictus
05. Missa Brevis - Agnus Dei
06. Missa Brevis - Gloria in excelsis Deo
07. Lully, lulla, thou little tiny child
08. Crucifixus pro nobis - Christ in the Cradle
09. Crucifixus pro nobis - Christ in the Garden
10. Crucifixus pro nobis - Christ in His Passion
11. Crucifixus pro nobis - Hymn
12. The Second Service - Magnificat
13. The Second Service - Nunc dimittis
14. An Evening Hymn
15. Let all the world in every corner sing

Total Time: 73'50