Steven Leighton, Cambridge Trinity College Choir - Briggs: Hail, Gladdening Light & Other Works - Import CD

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Steven Leighton, Cambridge Trinity College Choir

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A collection of works by David Briggs by the prestigious Cambridge College Choir! The prestigious Cambridge Trinity College Choir, under the musical direction of Stephen Leighton, a renowned conductor in the British choral world. The choir boasts a wide repertoire ranging from ancient music by Bach and Handel to modern and contemporary music by Stanford, Finzi, Howells, McDowall, Owain Park, and Ivo Antonini, etc. Their latest release is the follow-up to "Notre Dame Mass" (CDA67808) released in 2010. The latest release is a collection of works by British organist and composer David Briggs (1962-), following the release of "Notre Dame Mass" (CDA67808) in 2010. Briggs was a student of the famous French organist Jean Langlais, and was the first Englishman to win the Tournemire Prize (for best improvisation) at the St. Albans International Organ Festival competition. Briggs, who was greatly influenced by Jean Langlais and Pierre Cochereau, has also attracted attention as a composer and is considered one of the best improvisers in the world.Watch out for Briggs' brilliant organ improvisations, interspersed with beautiful choral singing by the Leighton & Cambridge Trinity College Choir. Tokyo M-Plus