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)

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

3:10

Joseph's Carol

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

4:27

This Is the Day

Aurora Orchestra, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

4:24

I. Kyrie

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

6:41

II. Gloria

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

7:17

III. Sanctus and Benedictus

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

6:47

IV. Agnus Dei

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

5:58

V. Finale. Dona nobis pacem

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

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)

City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

5:44

I. Requiem aeternam

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

6:09

II. Out of the deep

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

5:53

Pie Jesu

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

4:11

IV. Sanctus

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

2:19

V. Agnus Dei

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

6:05

VI. The Lord Is My Shepherd

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

5:11

VII. Lux aeterna

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

7:18

Mary's Lullaby

City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

3:34

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

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

3:50

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

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

4:11

VII. O Clap Your Hands (Psalm 47)

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

3:35

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

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

6:25

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

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

6:32

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

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter

7:17

I. A Clare Benediction

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

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

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

6:55

II. Of a Rose, a Lovely Rose

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

5:00

III. Quia fecit mihi magna

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

5:22

IV. Et misericordia

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

4:46

V. Fecit potentiam

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

3:37

VI. Esurientes

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

6:22

VII. Gloria Patri

City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

5:10

No. 2, The Tree of Life

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

6:19

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

The Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, John Rutter

8:12

I. Toccata in 7

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

2:04

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

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter

4:37

Suzi's Carol

Emma Walshe, Suzi Digby, Joby Burgess, ORA Singers

4:55

IV. The Holy City

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

6:18

Carol of the Magi

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

5:27

Ave Maria

Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Benjamin Nicholas

3:22

The Gift of Charity

Benjamin Nicholas, Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Laurence Kilsby

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

St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas, Ensemble DeChorum

6:13

III. Vivace e ritmico

Andrew Lucas, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Ensemble DeChorum

5:34

Second Farewell To Cambridge

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

6:00

Psalm 150

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

5:29