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Things are changing: scientific evidence mounts that music can heal, and I see it taking its place among recognised, prescribed, medical treatments.
Category: John’s Blog
Hang on, Nottingham . . .
John’s response to the University of Nottingham’s proposed closure of its music course.
In the Poet’s Garden
I was more than happy to join the long list of composers who have set Shakespeare to music.
Reflections
My orchestral pieces (all too few of them) have until recently been my neglected children, and it has been a joy to bring several of them together into an all-star recording – Reflections.
Marmite
A ‘marmite’ experience is an accepted term in the UK for something that sharply divides opinion.
Recordings in my life
Unlike many musicians, I genuinely enjoy the recording process. Perhaps it’s the composer in me, but when I make music I like there to be, literally, a record of it, warts and all, so it can continue (I hope) to give pleasure.
The Giant Truffle
For several years, my favourite New York restaurant was Giambelli’s on East 50th Street, owned and run by Signor Giambelli.
Questions to John Rutter: How do I get my compositions published?
I am as confused as anyone else about how to get one’s music published.
Questions to John Rutter: How do I get established as a composer?
Keep writing, keep trying – you may have to knock on many doors before one will open.
Questions to John Rutter: Advice for young composers
Today’s young composers could probably give me advice…