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, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

3:10

Joseph's Carol

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

4:27

This Is the Day

The Cambridge Singers, Aurora Orchestra, John Rutter

4:24

I. Kyrie

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

6:41

II. Gloria

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

7:17

III. Sanctus and Benedictus

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

6:47

IV. Agnus Dei

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

5:58

V. Finale. Dona nobis pacem

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

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

6:09

II. Out of the deep

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

5:53

Pie Jesu

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

4:11

IV. Sanctus

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

2:19

V. Agnus Dei

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

6:05

VI. The Lord Is My Shepherd

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

5:11

VII. Lux aeterna

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

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

3:50

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

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

4:11

VII. O Clap Your Hands (Psalm 47)

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

3:35

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

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

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)

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter

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, Timothy Brown, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge

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

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, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Patricia Forbes

6:22

VII. Gloria Patri

City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

5:10

No. 2, The Tree of Life

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

6:19

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

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

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)

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter

4:37

Suzi's Carol

Emma Walshe, Suzi Digby, 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, Carleton Etherington, Juliet Tomlinson, Christopher Borrett

5:27

Ave Maria

Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Benjamin Nicholas

3:22

The Gift of Charity

Benjamin Nicholas, Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Laurence Kilsby

4:28

Nativity Carol

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

4:32

I. Allegro vivace

Andrew Lucas, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Ensemble DeChorum

5:26

II. Andante

St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas, Ensemble DeChorum

6:13

III. Vivace e ritmico

St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas, Ensemble DeChorum

5:34

Second Farewell To Cambridge

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

6:00

Psalm 150

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

5:29