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

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

4:27

This Is the Day

Aurora Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

4:24

I. Kyrie

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

6:41

II. Gloria

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

7:17

III. Sanctus and Benedictus

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

6:47

IV. Agnus Dei

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

5:58

V. Finale. Dona nobis pacem

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

9:03

Hymn to the Creator of Light

Owen Rees, Choir of the Queen's College, Oxford

7:02

Wings of the Morning (Version for Mixed Choir & Orchestra)

City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

5:44

I. Requiem aeternam

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

6:09

II. Out of the deep

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

5:53

Pie Jesu

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

4:11

IV. Sanctus

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

2:19

V. Agnus Dei

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

6:05

VI. The Lord Is My Shepherd

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

5:11

VII. Lux aeterna

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

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)

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

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)

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

6:25

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

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

6:32

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

City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

7:17

I. A Clare Benediction

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

3:30

II. Go Forth into the World in Peace

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

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

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

5:00

III. Quia fecit mihi magna

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

5:22

IV. Et misericordia

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

4:46

V. Fecit potentiam

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

3:37

VI. Esurientes

John Rutter, City of London Sinfonia, 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, 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

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

2:04

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

City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

4:37

Suzi's Carol

Emma Walshe, Joby Burgess, ORA Singers, 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, Christopher Borrett, Carleton Etherington

5:27

Ave Maria

Benjamin Nicholas, Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum

3:22

The Gift of Charity

Laurence Kilsby, Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Benjamin Nicholas

4:28

Nativity Carol

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

4:32

I. Allegro vivace

Andrew Lucas, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Ensemble DeChorum

5:26

II. Andante

Ensemble DeChorum, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas

6:13

III. Vivace e ritmico

Ensemble DeChorum, Andrew Lucas, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs

5:34

Second Farewell To Cambridge

Philippa Davies, Stephen Cleobury, 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, Andrew Lucas, St. Albans Abbey Girls Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

5:29