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)

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

3:10

Joseph's Carol

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

4:27

This Is the Day

Aurora Orchestra, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers

4:24

I. Kyrie

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

6:41

II. Gloria

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

7:17

III. Sanctus and Benedictus

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

6:47

IV. Agnus Dei

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

5:58

V. Finale. Dona nobis pacem

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

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)

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia

5:44

I. Requiem aeternam

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

6:09

II. Out of the deep

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

5:53

Pie Jesu

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

4:11

IV. Sanctus

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

2:19

V. Agnus Dei

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

6:05

VI. The Lord Is My Shepherd

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

5:11

VII. Lux aeterna

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

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

3:50

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

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

4:11

VII. O Clap Your Hands (Psalm 47)

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

3:35

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

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

6:25

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

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

6:32

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

City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

7:17

I. A Clare Benediction

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

3:30

II. Go Forth into the World in Peace

Timothy Brown, City of London Sinfonia, 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

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

5:00

III. Quia fecit mihi magna

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

5:22

IV. Et misericordia

Patricia Forbes, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter, 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, Patricia Forbes, John Rutter

6:22

VII. Gloria Patri

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia

5:10

No. 2, The Tree of Life

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

6:19

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

John Rutter, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers

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)

John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia

4:37

Suzi's Carol

Emma Walshe, Suzi Digby, Joby Burgess, ORA Singers

4:55

IV. The Holy City

Kerson Leong, Aurora Orchestra, John Rutter, Temple Church Choir

6:18

Carol of the Magi

Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Benjamin Nicholas, Carleton Etherington, Christopher Borrett, Juliet Tomlinson

5:27

Ave Maria

Benjamin Nicholas, Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum

3:22

The Gift of Charity

Benjamin Nicholas, Laurence Kilsby, Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum

4:28

Nativity Carol

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

4:32

I. Allegro vivace

St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas, Ensemble DeChorum

5:26

II. Andante

Ensemble DeChorum, Andrew Lucas, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs

6:13

III. Vivace e ritmico

Andrew Lucas, Ensemble DeChorum, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs

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

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

5:29