John Rutter Essentials

John Rutter Essentials

Apple Music Classical

Sweet harmonies and a 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, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers

3:10

Joseph's Carol

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

4:27

This Is the Day

John Rutter, Aurora Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers

4:24

I. Kyrie

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

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

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

6:47

IV. Agnus Dei

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

5:58

V. Finale. Dona nobis pacem

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

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

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

6:09

II. Out of the deep

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

5:53

Pie Jesu

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

4:13

IV. Sanctus

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

2:19

V. Agnus Dei

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

6:05

VI. The Lord Is My Shepherd

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

5:11

VII. Lux aeterna

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

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 Abbey Girls Choir, St Albans Cathedral Choir, Andrew Lucas

3:50

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

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

4:11

VII. O Clap Your Hands (Psalm 47)

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

3:35

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

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

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

3:30

II. Go Forth into the World in Peace

Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, Timothy Brown, 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

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

5:00

III. Quia fecit mihi magna

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

5:22

IV. Et misericordia

Patricia Forbes, The Cambridge Singers, 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

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

6:22

VII. Gloria Patri

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter

5:10

No. 2, The Tree of Life

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

6:19

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

John Rutter, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers

8:12

I. Toccata in 7

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

2:04

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

City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

4:37

Suzi's Carol

Suzi Digby, Joby Burgess, Emma Walshe, ORA Singers

4:55

IV. The Holy City

Kerson Leong, Aurora Orchestra, John Rutter, 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

Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Benjamin Nicholas, Laurence Kilsby

4:28

Nativity Carol

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

4:32

I. Allegro vivace

St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas, Ensemble DeChorum

5:26

II. Andante

Ensemble DeChorum, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas

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, 王博, The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

6:00

Psalm 150

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

5:29