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)

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

3:10

Joseph's Carol

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

4:27

This Is the Day

Aurora Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

4:24

I. Kyrie

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

6:41

II. Gloria

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

7:17

III. Sanctus and Benedictus

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

6:47

IV. Agnus Dei

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

5:58

V. Finale. Dona nobis pacem

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

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)

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter

5:44

I. Requiem aeternam

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

6:09

II. Out of the deep

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

5:53

Pie Jesu

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

4:11

IV. Sanctus

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

2:19

V. Agnus Dei

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

6:05

VI. The Lord Is My Shepherd

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

5:11

VII. Lux aeterna

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

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 Abbey Girls Choir, Andrew Lucas, St Albans Cathedral Choir

3:50

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

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

4:11

VII. O Clap Your Hands (Psalm 47)

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

3:35

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

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

6:25

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

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

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, City of London Sinfonia, Timothy Brown

3:30

II. Go Forth into the World in Peace

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

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

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, The Cambridge Singers, Patricia Forbes

4:46

V. Fecit potentiam

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

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter

4:37

Suzi's Carol

Suzi Digby, Emma Walshe, Joby Burgess, ORA Singers

4:55

IV. The Holy City

John Rutter, Aurora Orchestra, Kerson Leong, 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

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

4:32

I. Allegro vivace

St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Ensemble DeChorum, Andrew Lucas

5:26

II. Andante

Ensemble DeChorum, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas

6:13

III. Vivace e ritmico

Ensemble DeChorum, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas

5:34

Second Farewell To Cambridge

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

6:00

Psalm 150

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

5:29