Kenneth Leighton

Composer

1929 – 1988

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Who was Kenneth Leighton?

Kenneth Leighton was a British composer and pianist. His compositions include church and choral music, pieces for piano, organ, cello, oboe and other instruments, chamber music, concertos, symphonies, and an opera. He had various University appointments, most notably as Reid Professor of Music at the University of Edinburgh.

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Born
Oct 2, 1929
Wakefield
Also known as
  • Leighton, Kenneth
Nationality
  • England
Education
  • The Queen's College, Oxford
Died
Aug 24, 1988
Edinburgh

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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