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)

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

3:10

Joseph's Carol

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

4:27

This Is the Day

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Aurora Orchestra

4:24

I. Kyrie

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

6:41

II. Gloria

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

7:17

III. Sanctus and Benedictus

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

6:47

IV. Agnus Dei

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

5:58

V. Finale. Dona nobis pacem

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

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)

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter

5:44

I. Requiem aeternam

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

6:09

II. Out of the deep

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

5:53

Pie Jesu

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

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

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

6:05

VI. The Lord Is My Shepherd

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

5:11

VII. Lux aeterna

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

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)

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

3:50

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

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

4:11

VII. O Clap Your Hands (Psalm 47)

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

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, Andrew Lucas, St. Albans Abbey Girls Choir

6:32

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

City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

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

Timothy Brown, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, 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

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

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

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

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

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

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

Joby Burgess, Emma Walshe, Suzi Digby, ORA Singers

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, Juliet Tomlinson, Christopher Borrett, Carleton Etherington

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

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

4:32

I. Allegro vivace

St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas, Ensemble DeChorum

5:26

II. Andante

Andrew Lucas, Ensemble DeChorum, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs

6:13

III. Vivace e ritmico

Andrew Lucas, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Ensemble DeChorum

5:34

Second Farewell To Cambridge

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

6:00

Psalm 150

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

5:29