CE Choir of Merton College, Oxford Wed, 28th June 2017

[mw963]

Just in case we didn't know that already...

I know, I know, I ought to find a new target, but actually poor old Kenneth is about the only person (in the established repertoire) that brings out this reaction in me.

I wish someone could explain to me *why* they think he's so brilliant, although I know on the other hand I'd have trouble explaining why *I* like particular composers.....

[Pulcinella]

I know, I know, I ought to find a new target, but actually poor old Kenneth is about the only person (in the established repertoire) that brings out this reaction in me.

I wish someone could explain to me *why* they think he's so brilliant, although I know on the other hand I'd have trouble explaining why *I* like particular composers.....

It's tempting to start a Leighton thread on the Composers subforum.
I wouldn't call him 'brilliant', but I do like most of what music of his I've heard and got on record: in particular Veris gratia, a couple of movements of which are on YouTube; do give them a hearing, mw.

[ardcarp]

If people need a 'Leighton lite' introduction, then the fabulous Christmas piece Lully Lulla (heart-wrenching soprano solo) and his Passiontide Drop, Drop Slow Tears must surely serve?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWfe9uFMeDc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74PLyulsJ04

As far as more spiky Leighton, then I admire his rhythmic drive, something often lacking (IMVHO) in the post-Leighton era.

[Keraulophone]

Just in case we didn't know that already...

Are you trying to be deliberately provocative? Just checking. ☺

[EdgeleyRob]

I know, I know, I ought to find a new target, but actually poor old Kenneth is about the only person (in the established repertoire) that brings out this reaction in me.

I wish someone could explain to me *why* they think he's so brilliant, although I know on the other hand I'd have trouble explaining why *I* like particular composers.....

I can't explain why I think Kenneth Keighton is brilliant but I can relate to much of this tribute

http://www.musicweb-international.com/Leighton/

Outside of sacred and Organ do try to listen to the 2nd Symphony or some of the piano music

[Nevilevelis]

Are you trying to be deliberately provocative? Just checking. ☺

Original AND fun!