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

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

1:31

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

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

3:10

Joseph's Carol

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

4:27

This Is the Day

Aurora Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

4:24

I. Kyrie

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

6:41

II. Gloria

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

7:17

III. Sanctus and Benedictus

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

6:47

IV. Agnus Dei

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

5:58

V. Finale. Dona nobis pacem

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

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

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

6:09

II. Out of the deep

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

5:53

Pie Jesu

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

4:10

Sanctus

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

2:15

V. Agnus Dei

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

6:05

VI. The Lord Is My Shepherd

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

5:11

VII. Lux aeterna

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

7:18

Mary's Lullaby

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, City of London Sinfonia

3:34

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

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

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

3:35

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

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

6:25

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

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

6:32

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

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, 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, City of London Sinfonia, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge

2:45

I. Magnificat anima mea

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

6:55

II. Of a Rose, a Lovely Rose

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

5:00

III. Quia fecit mihi magna

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

5:22

IV. Et misericordia

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

4:46

V. Fecit potentiam

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

3:37

VI. Esurientes

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

6:22

VII. Gloria Patri

City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

5:10

No. 2, The Tree of Life

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers, 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)

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, City of London Sinfonia

4:37

Suzi's Carol

ORA Singers, Joby Burgess, Emma Walshe, Suzi Digby

4:55

IV. The Holy City

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

6:18

Carol of the Magi

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

5:27

Ave Maria

Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Benjamin Nicholas

3:22

The Gift of Charity

Laurence Kilsby, Benjamin Nicholas, Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum

4:28

Nativity Carol

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

4:32

I. Allegro vivace

Andrew Lucas, Ensemble DeChorum, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs

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

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

6:00

Psalm 150

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

5:29