Composer

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Kenneth Leighton

Style

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Fantasy

Average_duration

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19:15

Fantasy on a chorale Es ist genug op. 80 is a composition by Kenneth Leighton, a British composer, and organist. The piece was composed in 1976 and premiered on 22nd October 1976 at St. Paul's Cathedral, London. The composition is a tribute to J.S. Bach's chorale prelude "Es ist genug" (It is enough), which is based on a hymn by Christoph Knoll. The composition is divided into three movements, with the first movement being an introduction to the chorale melody. The second movement is a set of variations on the chorale melody, with each variation exploring different harmonies and textures. The third movement is a fugue based on the chorale melody, with the melody being passed between different voices in a complex and intricate manner. The composition is characterized by its use of complex harmonies and textures, with Leighton exploring the full range of the organ's capabilities. The piece is also notable for its use of dissonance, with Leighton using dissonant harmonies to create tension and drama in the music. The composition is also notable for its use of counterpoint, with Leighton exploring the interplay between different voices in the music. Overall, Fantasy on a chorale Es ist genug op. 80 is a complex and challenging composition that showcases Leighton's mastery of the organ. The piece is a fitting tribute to J.S. Bach's chorale prelude and is a testament to Leighton's skill as a composer.

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