John Rutter Essentials

John Rutter Essentials

Apple Music Classical

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.

I. Allegro vivace

St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas, Ensemble DeChorum

5:26

The Lord Bless You and Keep You (Version for Mixed Choir & Orchestra)

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter

2:41

No. 4, Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace

Britten Sinfonia, Daniel Hyde

3:20

No. 5, The Lord bless you and keep you

Daniel Hyde, Britten Sinfonia

3:08

Arise, shine

Britten Sinfonia, Hannah Perowne, Daniel Hyde, The Choir of King's College, Cambridge

4:18

I. Toccata in 7

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

2:04

II. Winter Nights

City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers

2:34

2. Hiraeth

Catrin Finch, Members of Sinfonia Cymru, John Rutter

5:18

For the Beauty of the Earth (Version for Mixed Choir & Orchestra)

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter

3:43

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

City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

5:44

II. Gloria

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

7:17

O Clap Your Hands (Version for Mixed Choir & Orchestra)

City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

3:17

Pie Jesu

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

4:11

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

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter

7:17

O praise the Lord of heaven

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

5:57

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

City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

4:37

I. Prelude

City of London Sinfonia

3:24

No. 2, The Tree of Life

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

6:19