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I was more than happy to join the long list of composers who have set Shakespeare to music.
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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.
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…
Questions to John Rutter: Any regrets?
There were at least two roads I didn’t take that stand out in my memory…
Questions to John Rutter: The Cambridge Singers
How did the Cambridge Singers come along?
Questions to John Rutter: Clare College
Find out how John came to be Director of Music at Clare College.
Questions to John Rutter: High School and University
John talks about his time at high school and beyond.