Earth, sweet earth … 'Laudes terra', Op 94 (Leighton)
from Leighton: Earth, Sweet Earth; Britten: Winter Words (CKD329)
1 Prelude [11'27]
2 Inversnaid [4'57]
3 Contemplation [5'08]
4 The ashtree [2'11]
5 Binsey poplars [5'30]
6 Hurrahing in harvest [3'24]
7 Ribblesdale [7'52]
29 minutes 2 seconds 7 tracks
BBC Music Magazine
'The first time you hear Earth, Sweet Earth (Laudes Terrae) by Kenneth Leighton (1929-88), the piano introduction is so elaborate, pensive and self-sufficient you forget the voice will enter at ...
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