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)

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

3:10

Joseph's Carol

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

4:27

This Is the Day

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Aurora Orchestra

4:24

I. Kyrie

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

6:41

II. Gloria

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

7:17

III. Sanctus and Benedictus

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

6:47

IV. Agnus Dei

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

5:58

V. Finale. Dona nobis pacem

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

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, City of London Sinfonia

5:44

I. Requiem aeternam

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

6:09

II. Out of the deep

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

5:53

Pie Jesu

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

4:11

IV. Sanctus

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

2:19

V. Agnus Dei

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

6:05

VI. The Lord Is My Shepherd

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

5:11

VII. Lux aeterna

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

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

3:50

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

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

4:11

VII. O Clap Your Hands (Psalm 47)

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

3:35

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

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

6:25

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

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

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

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

3:30

II. Go Forth into the World in Peace

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

2:45

I. Magnificat anima mea

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

5:22

IV. Et misericordia

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

4:46

V. Fecit potentiam

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

3:37

VI. Esurientes

City of London Sinfonia, Patricia Forbes, 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

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

6:19

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

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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)

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, City of London Sinfonia

4:37

Suzi's Carol

Emma Walshe, Joby Burgess, ORA Singers, Suzi Digby

4:55

IV. The Holy City

Kerson Leong, John Rutter, Aurora Orchestra, 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

Benjamin Nicholas, Laurence Kilsby, 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

St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas, Ensemble DeChorum

6:13

III. Vivace e ritmico

Ensemble DeChorum, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas

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

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

5:29