Leighton- Orchestral Works, Vol. 1 - Organ Concerto- Concerto for String Orchestra- Symphony for Strings

Product description Kenneth Leighton - Orchestral Works Volume 1 - CD Review Leighton's strongly expressive and often gripping music is superbly served by excellent performances and very fine recording. This magnificent release is a must for all Leighton fans, but also for all those who still need to be convinced that contemporary music can also be moving. -- MusicWeb-International, Hubert Culot, June 2008 The Welsh players make some impressively rich and wholesome sounds when Leighton gives them the chance, and Richard Hickox's conducting is consistently lively and sympathetic. The balances in the organ concerto are well-judged, and John Scott's instrument falls gratefully on the ear. -- ClassicsToday.com, David Hurwitz, June 2008 This outstanding release is capped by a fully engaged performance of the Concerto for String Orchestra, captured in spacious digital sound by the Chandos engineers. Under Hickox's firm guidance, the final movement soars to a thrilling climax. -- Courier Post Online, Robert Baxter, June 2008