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, Jonathan Brown, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

4:27

This Is the Day

Aurora Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

4:24

I. Kyrie

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

6:41

II. Gloria

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

7:17

III. Sanctus and Benedictus

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

6:47

IV. Agnus Dei

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

5:58

V. Finale. Dona nobis pacem

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

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

6:09

II. Out of the deep

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

5:53

Pie Jesu

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

4:11

IV. Sanctus

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

2:19

V. Agnus Dei

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

6:05

VI. The Lord Is My Shepherd

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

5:11

VII. Lux aeterna

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

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)

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

3:50

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

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

4:11

VII. O Clap Your Hands (Psalm 47)

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

3:35

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

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

6:25

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

St Albans Cathedral Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 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

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

3:30

II. Go Forth into the World in Peace

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

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, 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

The Cambridge Singers, Patricia Forbes, 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

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

6:22

VII. Gloria Patri

City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

5:10

No. 2, The Tree of Life

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

6:19

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

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

8:12

I. Toccata in 7

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

2:04

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

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter

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, Juliet Tomlinson, Carleton Etherington, Christopher Borrett

5:27

Ave Maria

Benjamin Nicholas, Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum

3:22

The Gift of Charity

Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Laurence Kilsby, Benjamin Nicholas

4:28

Nativity Carol

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

4:32

I. Allegro vivace

St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas, Ensemble DeChorum

5:26

II. Andante

St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Ensemble DeChorum, Andrew Lucas

6:13

III. Vivace e ritmico

Ensemble DeChorum, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas

5:34

Second Farewell To Cambridge

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

6:00

Psalm 150

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

5:29