KENNETH LEIGHTON (1926-1988): Sequence for All Saints, Op. 75, The World's Desire, Op. 91, Morning Canticles, O God, enfold me in the sun, Chorale Prelude Rockingham.

Description: And, in his role, as a continuor of the English choral tradition, Leighton writes music with rich, lush harmonies spiced with subtle dissonance, often energetically rhythmic and always quite lyrical with counterpoint skillfully applied. Three of these are first recordings with the half-hour long The World's Desire being the most ambitious, commissioned in 1984 by the BBC to reflect facets of both the Western and Eastern liturgies relating to the Feast of the Epiphany. Texts included. David Bednall (organ), Wells Cathedral Choir and School Chapel Choir; Matthew Owens.