Kenneth Leighton

Kenneth Leighton

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Kenneth Leighton was a British composer and pianist, born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, to parents of modest means. He enrolled as a Wakefield Cathedral chorister, showcasing his musical talents early on. Gaining a State scholarship to study Classics at Oxford, Leighton also pursued a Music degree, tutored by Bernard Rose. He achieved early success with support from Gerald Finzi and Vaughan Williams, leading to commissioned work and a Mendelssohn Scholarship. Leighton taught at Leeds and Edinburgh Universities, embracing a creative life over performance. Although not religious, he composed significant church music and drew inspiration from literature and nature for his compositions【23†source】【28†source】【29†source】.

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