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Thoughts on the anniversary of the death of composer Francesco Durante.
Author Archive: John Rutter
Howells Magnificat – orchestrated by John Rutter
A new orchestral version of Howells’s perhaps most renowned Magnificat.
Haydn: The heavens are telling
Memories of singing Haydn’s The Creation for the first time.
No Composer is an Island
Reflections on the approach of Elgar’s birthday (2 June 1857).
Handel: Let their celestial concerts all unite
I always feel a connection with Handel as I walk past his house in Brook Street.
Lili Boulanger: Pie Jesu
The haunting beauty of Lili Boulanger’s last work seems to speak of another world.
Come and Sing ‘Creation’ – 23rd November, St Marylebone Church, London
Come and Sing ‘Creation’ – 23rd November, St Marylebone Church, London I’m looking forward to a fun sing of Haydn’s lovely Creation – plus one or two of my own little pieces. Don’t worry too much about the ‘training’, all are welcome, just come and enjoy it. JR
2018 Discoveries
Here are my 10 music discoveries from the year.
Anthologising: Sacred Choruses
How my career as an anthologist began.
Sacred Choruses
The biggest project of my entire career is about to come to fruition.