A serene setting of Luke 4: 18 19 (English text) suitable for Pentecost and general use.

'Church music ' Kenneth Leighton once wrote 'is undoubtedly a channel of communication for me' - one that remained open throughout his working life. The distinguished post-war Birtish composer’s sacred and liturgical music is widely known and performed regularly across the UK and in other countries. His lifelong passion for the music of Bach is reflected in his work for Organ which is widely credited with injecting new life and vigour into the British Organ repertoire of the late 20th century.Just as many other of his over 100 compositions the Sarum Mass is published by Novello and Co. Arranged for SSAATTBB Voices and Organ this piecereflects the strong sense of lyricism diatonicism contrapuntal mastery chromaticism and rhythmic invention typical for Leighton’s works. Duration: ca.10 minutes.

For double SATB and Piano/Organ.This energetic and rhythmic setting of the Jubilate was commissioned for the 2010 Gloucester Three Choirs Festival. While the musical language is tonal the harmony is often coloured by 4ths recalling the harmonic language of the same composer’s well-known Torches and O Lord the Maker of al thing. The setting is perfectly suited to big choral events but is not the kind of piece that most choirs will be able to manage on their own since it includes divisions within the two four-part choirs and there is a demanding treble solo in the middle of the piece. The accompaniment requires a highly accomplished player and is better suited to thepiano than to the organ. Worth performing if you have the requisite skills and resources.    - Sunday by Sunday (RSCM) John Joubert - Psalm 100 by musicroom