John Rutter Essentials

John Rutter Essentials

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Sweet harmonies and a flowing sense of melodic invention distinguish this composer's church works (like Gloria and Requiem), as well as his carols and other vocal pieces. Whether he's composing a religious hymn or carrying on the tradition of British light orchestral music, John Rutter retains a nimble grip on the listener's heartstrings. This playlist collects distinguished performances of Rutter's key works by his group The Cambridge Singers and other ensembles.

Lead, Kindly Light

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

1:31

I Sing of a Maiden (Version for Mixed Choir & Orchestra)

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

3:10

Joseph's Carol

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Jonathan Brown

4:27

This Is the Day

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, Aurora Orchestra

4:24

I. Kyrie

Clare Chamber Ensemble, Farnham Youth Choir, Angharad Gruffydd Jones, James McVinnie, Tim Brown, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge

6:41

II. Gloria

Farnham Youth Choir, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Tim Brown, Clare Chamber Ensemble, James McVinnie

7:17

III. Sanctus and Benedictus

James McVinnie, Tim Brown, Clare Chamber Ensemble, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Farnham Youth Choir

6:47

IV. Agnus Dei

Jeremy Huw Williams, Tim Brown, Farnham Youth Choir, James McVinnie, Clare Chamber Ensemble, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge

5:58

V. Finale. Dona nobis pacem

Tim Brown, James McVinnie, Jeremy Huw Williams, Angharad Gruffydd Jones, Farnham Youth Choir, Clare Chamber Ensemble, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge

9:03

Hymn to the Creator of Light

Choir of the Queen's College, Oxford, Owen Rees

7:02

Wings of the Morning (Version for Mixed Choir & Orchestra)

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, City of London Sinfonia

5:44

I. Requiem aeternam

John Rutter, Quentin Poole, City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers, Caroline Ashton, Donna Deam, Stephen Orton

6:09

II. Out of the deep

Quentin Poole, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, Caroline Ashton, Donna Deam, City of London Sinfonia, Stephen Orton

5:53

Pie Jesu

Caroline Ashton, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia

4:11

IV. Sanctus

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, Donna Deam, Caroline Ashton, Stephen Orton, Quentin Poole

2:19

V. Agnus Dei

Caroline Ashton, Stephen Orton, Donna Deam, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, Quentin Poole, The Cambridge Singers

6:05

VI. The Lord Is My Shepherd

Donna Deam, Caroline Ashton, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, Quentin Poole, Stephen Orton

5:11

VII. Lux aeterna

Caroline Ashton, Stephen Orton, City of London Sinfonia, Quentin Poole, Donna Deam, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

7:18

Mary's Lullaby

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter

3:34

I. O Be Joyful in the Lord (Psalm 100)

Andrew Lucas, St. Albans Abbey Girls Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, St Albans Cathedral Choir

3:50

III. Praise the Lord, O My Soul (Psalm 146)

Andrew Lucas, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, St Albans Cathedral Choir, St. Albans Abbey Girls Choir

4:11

VII. O Clap Your Hands (Psalm 47)

St. Albans Abbey Girls Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Lucas, St Albans Cathedral Choir

3:35

VIII. O How Amiable Are Thy Dwellings (Psalm 84)

Andrew Lucas, Pascal Charbonneau, Elizabeth Cragg, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

6:25

IX. O Praise the Lord of Heaven (Psalm 148)

St Albans Cathedral Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Lucas, St. Albans Abbey Girls Choir

6:32

I Will Lift up Mine Eyes (Version for Mixed Choir & Orchestra)

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia

7:17

I. A Clare Benediction

Timothy Brown, City of London Sinfonia, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge

3:30

II. Go Forth into the World in Peace

Timothy Brown, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, City of London Sinfonia

2:45

I. Magnificat anima mea

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, Patricia Forbes

6:55

II. Of a Rose, a Lovely Rose

Patricia Forbes, John Rutter, City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers

5:00

III. Quia fecit mihi magna

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, Patricia Forbes

5:22

IV. Et misericordia

The Cambridge Singers, Patricia Forbes, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter

4:46

V. Fecit potentiam

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, Patricia Forbes

3:37

VI. Esurientes

City of London Sinfonia, Patricia Forbes, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

6:22

VII. Gloria Patri

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, City of London Sinfonia

5:10

No. 2, The Tree of Life

The Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, John Rutter

6:19

No. 4, O Lord, How Manifold Are Thy Works

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

8:12

I. Toccata in 7

Timothy Brown, City of London Sinfonia, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge

2:04

Look at the World (Version for Mixed Choir & Orchestra)

City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

4:37

Suzi's Carol

Suzi Digby, Joby Burgess, ORA Singers, Emma Walshe

4:55

IV. The Holy City

Aurora Orchestra, John Rutter, Kerson Leong, Temple Church Choir

6:18

Carol of the Magi

Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Benjamin Nicholas, Carleton Etherington, Christopher Borrett, Juliet Tomlinson

5:27

Ave Maria

Benjamin Nicholas, Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum

3:22

The Gift of Charity

Laurence Kilsby, Benjamin Nicholas, Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum

4:28

Nativity Carol

Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Graham Ross, Dmitri Ensemble

4:32

I. Allegro vivace

St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas, Ensemble DeChorum

5:26

II. Andante

Andrew Lucas, Ensemble DeChorum, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs

6:13

III. Vivace e ritmico

Andrew Lucas, Ensemble DeChorum, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs

5:34

Second Farewell To Cambridge

Stephen Cleobury, Philippa Davies, 王博, 菲利帕·戴维斯, The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

6:00

Psalm 150

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, St. Albans Abbey Girls Choir, St Albans Cathedral Choir, Andrew Lucas, Tom Winpenny

5:29