35 years ago, Magnificat was published. How can that be? Time has certainly flown! If you'd like to revisit it—or hear it for the first time—you can listen on your favourite platform. buff.ly/qRXgQdw
John Rutter
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Composer and conductor. Posts by the team unless signed JR.
Bard's Eye View - published today by Oxford University Press, John's trio of Shakespeare settings brings together 'O mistress mine', 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?', and 'Sigh no more, ladies'. buff.ly/jQmpaYa
The summer holidays are underway! Here's our playlist for lazy summer days. We hope you'll find time to slow down, relax and enjoy this selection of music. lnk.to/LazyDaysRutter
This week we remember Sir Charles Wood who died 100 years ago on 12th July 1926. Here is Hail, Gladdening Light, performed by The Cambridge Singers under the direction of John Rutter. buff.ly/njPefpf "Now we are come to the sun's hour of rest, The lights of evening round us shine..."
More wandering wildlife in front of the trail camera! We know the badger, but is that an otter? Any wildlife experts able to confirm?
Various recorded albums, supposedly by me, have just appeared on streaming platforms and download sites. These are fakes, created via AI by criminals. DO NOT buy/stream them or any tracks from them. We are taking all possible steps to have them taken down. JR
Choral music is wonderfully participatory. The thing that strikes me most strongly when I go around the country taking Come and Sing days is how people feel in some way lifted up and their troubles have gone. They just feel more whole, somehow more complete. Walking on air at the end of the day. JR
With summer now well underway, and after a spell of glorious weather here in the UK, here's our seasonal playlist—a selection of music to accompany the long days and warm evenings! buff.ly/ZBkmtcj
We’re really enjoying our trail camera. It's amazing to see just how much wildlife activity there is at 5am and to get a glimpse of the world waking up before sunrise. There are more wildlife photos to share with you all soon!
A unique opportunity for anyone who loves to sing to spend a summer evening in the glorious setting of Downside Abbey, performing a selection of beautiful choral works under John's direction. Friday 17th July: 7 - 9.30pm More details and booking information here: bit.ly/4vnEBTR
Warmer (and sometimes uncomfortable!) nights are on the way. If the heat is keeping you awake in the small hours, we've put together a relaxing sleep playlist to help you drift off. buff.ly/fPEGo9y
I was useless at sport. One of the nicest things about singing in a choir was that I could still contribute to a team effort, even though it wasn't on the football field. JR Good luck to the teams!
Look what has just arrived in the post! Cityscapes: this refreshed three-movement version of Partita for Orchestra (1976) brings together three contrasting city portraits into a single orchestral work.
John's latest blog: Nigel and the cultural shift We all want to achieve Nigel's goal of bringing the genius and transformative power of music to everyone who has ears to hear. Why is it such a struggle to get that message across? buff.ly/4YOPHGa
New colours everywhere you look! 'Everything grows, everything has a season'.
So far, we have sent A Ukrainian Prayer, to over 10,000 singers and choirs around the world! It is free of charge to anyone who would like a copy. Simply fill in this form and you will receive it in the next few days, by email: bit.ly/3RO7zxf
Request score for A Ukrainian Prayer
The score for John Rutter's 'A Ukrainian Prayer' is available for free by submitting this form. You are welcome to duplicate the score for the sole use of your own choir. You may like to make a…
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On this day in 1901, Sir William McKie was born. Take a moment to revisit his beautiful introit, written for the 1947 marriage of HRH Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in Westminster Abbey — music that still reflects the dignity and joy of the occasion.
We wait for thy loving kindness - William McKie, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers
'We wait for thy loving kindness' From the album ‘This is the day’ Composer William McKie Conductor John Rutter Tenor Simon Wall Organ Andrew Lucas Choir The Cambridge Singers Buy, download or…
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Coming up in July. A unique opportunity for all who love to sing to spend a summer’s evening in the glorious setting of Downside Abbey, performing a selection of beautiful choral works, under the direction of John. buff.ly/ti5JDwm
50 years ago… how can that be? On this day in 1976, ‘Gloria’ was published by Oxford University Press. 50 years later, the work continues to be performed and enjoyed by choirs and audiences around the world. If you’d like to listen, here’s a link: lnk.to/RutterGloria
Now we finally know who’s been digging up the lawn and nibbling at the plants! Mystery solved.
Here is the 'gentle and restrained' prayer-like second movement of Gloria. We are celebrating the whole work next week...
Gloria 2nd mvt, Andante: John Rutter, Cambridge Singers, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
'Gloria: II. Andante' From the album ‘Gloria’ - The sacred music of John Rutter Composer John Rutter Conductor John Rutter Ensemble The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble Sopranos Mary Hitch, Mary Seers,…
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Join John and members of The Bach Choir for a unique opportunity to sing selected works from John’s cycle of spirituals 'Feel The Spirit' alongside a mixture of familiar favourites to bring some midsummer sunshine. buff.ly/9FdlM29
Are you looking for something new to sing? Here are some seasonal pieces featured in ChoirGuides—why not take a look? ChoirGuides is a choral learning aid designed to help singers learn new repertoire, whether you’re preparing for rehearsal or simply enjoying singing at home. www.choirguides.com
'I believe in green things; all the gifts of earth; Growing up from tiny seeds that spring has brought to birth.' buff.ly/4sK6yaY
Rehearsals are in full swing for tomorrow’s concert and Trinity Church Square is showing London at its best on such a glorious day.
We hope you can find some quiet time to enjoy this gentle playlist of music for Good Friday. lnk.to/GoodFriday
A time to pause and reflect. Here is a short playlist of music for Maundy Thursday. lnk.to/MaundyThursday
