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)

The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

3:10

Joseph's Carol

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

4:27

This Is the Day

John Rutter, Aurora Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers

4:24

I. Kyrie

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

6:41

II. Gloria

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

7:17

III. Sanctus and Benedictus

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

6:47

IV. Agnus Dei

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

5:58

V. Finale. Dona nobis pacem

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

9:03

Hymn to the Creator of Light

Owen Rees, Choir of the Queen's College, Oxford

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

6:09

II. Out of the deep

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

5:53

Pie Jesu

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

4:11

IV. Sanctus

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

2:19

V. Agnus Dei

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

6:05

VI. The Lord Is My Shepherd

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

5:11

VII. Lux aeterna

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

7:18

Mary's Lullaby

City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

3:34

I. O Be Joyful in the Lord (Psalm 100)

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

3:50

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

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

4:11

VII. O Clap Your Hands (Psalm 47)

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

3:35

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

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

6:25

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

St. Albans Abbey Girls Choir, St Albans Cathedral Choir, Andrew Lucas, 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, Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, City of London Sinfonia

2:45

I. Magnificat anima mea

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

6:55

II. Of a Rose, a Lovely Rose

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

5:00

III. Quia fecit mihi magna

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

5:22

IV. Et misericordia

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

4:46

V. Fecit potentiam

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

3:37

VI. Esurientes

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

6:22

VII. Gloria Patri

John Rutter, City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers

5:10

No. 2, The Tree of Life

John Rutter, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Cambridge Singers

6:19

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

The Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, John Rutter

8:12

I. Toccata in 7

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

2:04

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

City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

4:37

Suzi's Carol

Joby Burgess, ORA Singers, Emma Walshe, Suzi Digby

4:55

IV. The Holy City

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

6:18

Carol of the Magi

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

5:27

Ave Maria

Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Benjamin Nicholas

3:22

The Gift of Charity

Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum, Benjamin Nicholas, Laurence Kilsby

4:28

Nativity Carol

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

4:32

I. Allegro vivace

Andrew Lucas, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Ensemble DeChorum

5:26

II. Andante

St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Ensemble DeChorum, Andrew Lucas

6:13

III. Vivace e ritmico

Andrew Lucas, St. Albans Cathedral Choirs, Ensemble DeChorum

5:34

Second Farewell To Cambridge

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

6:00

Psalm 150

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

5:29