Kenneth Leighton's distinctive gifts as a composer were apparent as early as the premiÃ¨re of his Cello Concerto, when he was barely 26. It was an instrument for which he wrote with particular subtlety and often from an inner compulsion. The Elegy, Op. 5 is full of brilliance, lyricism and mystery whilst by the time he wrote the rhapsodic and expressive Sonata for Solo Cello, Op. 52, his position as one of Britain's leading composers had long been cemented. The beautiful Alleluia Pascha Nostrum, Op. 85 was first performed by the soloist on this disc, Raphael Wallfisch.

Tracklist:

Partita For Cello & Piano, Op. 35: I. Elegy
Partita For Cello & Piano, Op. 35: II. Scherzo
Partita For Cello & Piano, Op. 35: Iiia. Theme & Variations. Theme
Partita For Cello & Piano, Op. 35: Iiib. Theme & Variations. Var. 1, Allegro Inquieto
Partita For Cello & Piano, Op. 35: Iiic. Theme & Variations. Var. 2, Ostinato
Partita For Cello & Piano, Op. 35: Iiid. Theme & Variations. Var. 3, March
Partita For Cello & Piano, Op. 35: Iiie. Theme & Variations. Var. 4, Appassionato
Partita For Cello & Piano, Op. 35: Iiif. Theme & Variations. Var. 5, Waltz
Partita For Cello & Piano, Op. 35: Iiig. Theme & Variations. Var. 6, Chorale
Elegy For Cello & Piano, Op. 5
Cello Sonata, Op. 52: I. Lament & Pizzicato
Cello Sonata, Op. 52: II. Toccata & Cradle Song
Cello Sonata, Op. 52: III. Flourish, Chaconne & Coda
Alleluia Pascha Nostrum, Op. 85

UPC: 747313135875
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 6.9.15
Format: CD

Leighton / Wallfisch / Terroni - Complete Chamber Works for Cello (CD)