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)

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

3:10

Joseph's Carol

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

4:27

This Is the Day

Aurora Orchestra, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

4:24

I. Kyrie

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

6:41

II. Gloria

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

7:17

III. Sanctus and Benedictus

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

6:47

IV. Agnus Dei

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

5:58

V. Finale. Dona nobis pacem

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

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)

John Rutter, City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers

5:44

I. Requiem aeternam

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

6:09

II. Out of the deep

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

5:53

Pie Jesu

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

4:10

Sanctus

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

2:15

V. Agnus Dei

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

6:05

VI. The Lord Is My Shepherd

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

5:11

VII. Lux aeterna

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

7:18

Mary's Lullaby

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia

3:34

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

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

3:50

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

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

4:11

VII. O Clap Your Hands (Psalm 47)

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

3:35

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

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

6:25

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

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

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

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

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

6:55

II. Of a Rose, a Lovely Rose

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

5:00

III. Quia fecit mihi magna

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

5:22

IV. Et misericordia

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

4:46

V. Fecit potentiam

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

5:10

No. 2, The Tree of Life

John Rutter, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers

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

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

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, ORA Singers, Emma Walshe

4:55

IV. The Holy City

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

6:18

Carol of the Magi

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

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

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

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, 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

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

5:29