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

Ensemble DeChorum, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Andrew Lucas

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

Daniel Hyde, Britten Sinfonia

3:20

No. 5, The Lord bless you and keep you

Britten Sinfonia, Daniel Hyde

3:08

Arise, shine

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

4:18

I. Toccata in 7

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

2:04

II. Winter Nights

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia

2:34

2. Hiraeth

Members of Sinfonia Cymru, Catrin Finch, John Rutter

5:18

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

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, City of London Sinfonia

3:43

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

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, City of London Sinfonia

5:44

II. Gloria

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

7:17

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

City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

3:17

Pie Jesu

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

4:11

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

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, City of London Sinfonia

7:17

O praise the Lord of heaven

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

5:57

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

The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, John Rutter

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