Leighton: Complete Organ Works
Stephen Farr (organ) with John Butt (organ), Nicky Spence (tenor), Chloe Hanslip (violin)
Awards:
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BBC Music Magazine, April 2017, Instrumental Choice
Farr's unswerving authority, scrupulous phrasing and rhythmic playing make this a revelation.
Leighton: Complete Organ Works
Stephen Farr (organ) with John Butt (organ), Nicky Spence (tenor), Chloe Hanslip (violin)
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Awards:
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BBC Music Magazine, April 2017, Instrumental Choice
Farr's unswerving authority, scrupulous phrasing and rhythmic playing make this a revelation.
About
Resonus Classics is proud to present a major new recording of the complete organ works of the British twentieth-century composer Kenneth Leighton (1929–1988).
With vivid interpretations, acclaimed organ virtuoso Stephen Farr breathes new life into this highly significant part of the composer’s output in this three-disc set that includes all of his collaborative works for the instrument as well as Leighton’s only work for solo harpsichord.
Joining Farr for this comprehensive survey are John Butt (organ), Chloë Hanslip (violin) and Nicky Spence (tenor).
Contents and tracklist
Spotlight on this release
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Stephen Farr on Leighton's Organ Works
21st Mar 2017
David talks to the organist about his complete set of Leighton's organ works on Resonus.
Awards and reviews
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BBC Music MagazineApril 2017Instrumental Choice
April 2017
Farr's unswerving authority, scrupulous phrasing and rhythmic playing make this a revelation.
May 2017
Farr’s approach is altogether more muscular and dynamic….Farr is joined by John Butt in an electrifying, heroic performance of almost primeval energy. There are excellent contributions too from the terrific Scottish tenor Nicky Spence…
March 2017
The performance of all this music is ideal…It is a stunning achievement. The sound quality of the recording is perfect: it makes the listener feel they are present at the venues. No better compliment can be paid.
29th January 2017
This is a major achievement. Stephen Farr triumphs in his massive survey of the output of Kenneth Leighton, a towering figure in British 20th-century liturgical music – one who instinctively understood the context of his compositions.
Classical Music April 2017
The enterprising Resonus label plugs another hole in the market with a most intriguing collection. Farr is on inspirational form in repertoire that deserves to be much better known: Leighton’s late, plainsong-inspired Missa de Gloria, for example, could well be his masterpiece. Superbly recorded on three instruments...this is an indispensable release.
Classical Ear 15th February 2017
deeply understanding renderings...In a word: essential.
