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John Rutter leads this brand new Singing Day devoted to choral pieces by a variety of composers old and new and some of John’s own music.  The event is suitable for those who have at least some choral experience and music-reading ability, but no advance preparation is expected.  Join us for a fun day of music-making and John will also slip in some vocal and musical hints and tips for singers.  The day will begin at 11am and will end by 5pm.  The fee includes lunch and the usual breaks for tea/coffee and cake.

Image courtesy of Apoorva Lele Photography

 

Austria, Germany and Latvia were already hosts for one of the most prestigious European choir competitions, the European Choir Games. In 2019 the 4th edition of the event will once again take place and explore a new destination: Sweden – nation of choristers!

Singers from all over the world are invited to join, compete and celebrate a grand festival of choral music in Sweden at the Grand Prix of Nations Gothenburg 2019 & 4th European Choir Games.

One of the events taking place during the Choir Games is a singing workshop – Meet the composer: John Rutter introduces his music.

John Rutter is one of the best known, and most in demand contemporary British choral composer, whose works are performed widely throughout the world. In this 90-minute session everyone will have a chance to sing and get to know some of his choral pieces, sacred and secular. John will speak about the music and offer hints and tips for performance.

This festival, running from 22 – 25 August, will be an inspiration for everyone leading singers, with conducting courses, performances from UK choirs and the National Youth Choir of Hungary, mini-performances, workshops, lectures, networking, a large exhibition and much more.
John Rutter (ABCD’s President) is leading a post-dinner singing workshop session for delegates on 22nd August at 8.30pm

The Friends of St Mary’s Church, Sundridge are very pleased to announce that John Rutter is coming to Sevenoaks again for a Come and Sing Day. John Rutter is probably the world’s most important living choral composer and very much in demand, as you might expect. We are very excited and delighted that he has accepted our invitation for the third time.

Britain’s leading choral composer and conductor, John Rutter CBE, returns to Northampton!

John invites you to sing a mixture of choral music, old and new, familiar and unfamiliar, including a selection of his most recent compositions, as well as choral classics from his new book Sacred Choruses.

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a day of singing under the guidance of John Rutter.

Another sell-out Come and Sing is guaranteed as the ever-popular John Rutter returns to Scotland for a special event for Waverley Care’s 30th anniversary year. Early booking is recommended!

John is one of the most successful contemporary composers working today. His choral writing is immensely popular with choirs and musical societies and is often heard on radio and TV. His music has featured in a number of British royal occasions, including the two most recent royal weddings.

John’s infectious enthusiasm and vast knowledge of choral music guarantee a day that is both fun and rewarding.

You will be accompanied by organist Morley Whitehead and we are pleased to be joined on the day by the G2 choir from the Edinburgh Academy, with their musical director, Susan Hamilton.

On Sunday 13th October, 2019, John Rutter leads a singing afternoon for the Paul Snoek Music Center in Soest.
He will take you through a large number of his works – both known and new material, and provides useful tips and tricks for singing the repertoire.

To celebrate the opening of the Framnäs Choral Centre, 250 local singers, 30 professional musicians, organ and soloist will perform John Rutter’s Magnificat under the baton of John Rutter himself.

 

John Rutter Composer / Conductor
Mary Bevan Soprano
The Bach Choir
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is thrilled to welcome back John Rutter for a phenomenal programme of his own resplendent works, including his poignant Requiem.

Featuring the ever-magnificent Bach Choir and star soprano Mary Bevan.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see one of the nation’s most celebrated composers conduct a sublime selection of his much-loved choral and orchestral music, within the celestial surroundings of one of the world’s most iconic landmarks: St Paul’s Cathedral.

Hold the date – A singing day with John Rutter, further information coming soon!

Your Christmas treat truly awaits with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and John Rutter in a concert that is guaranteed to lift the festive spirits. One of the nation’s favourite modern composers presents and conducts his own popular works and arrangements, with beautiful symphonic and choral classics and sing-a-long carols.

Joined by the renowned Temple Church Choir and the musically ‘immaculate’ (LA Times) organist James McVinnie, there’s nowhere better to make sure your Christmas is well and truly underway in Croydon’s new look Fairfield Halls.

John Rutter Conductor
Andrew Lucas Organ
The Temple Church Choir
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

There’s no better way to enjoy the festive spirit than attending John Rutter’s popular Christmas Celebration, conducted and presented to you by John Rutter himself and performed for you by the world famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Don’t miss this Christmas extravaganza at the magnificent Royal Albert Hall, brimming with sing-along carols, rousing fanfares, festive favourites and John Rutter’s annual quiz to fill you with Christmas sparkle and cheer. A firm Yuletide favourite!

 

John Rutter Conductor
Andrew Lucas Organ
The Temple Church Choir
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

There’s no better way to enjoy the festive spirit than attending John Rutter’s popular Christmas Celebration, conducted and presented to you by John Rutter himself and performed for you by the world famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Don’t miss this Christmas extravaganza at the magnificent Royal Albert Hall, brimming with sing-along carols, rousing fanfares, festive favourites and John Rutter’s annual quiz to fill you with Christmas sparkle and cheer. A firm Yuletide favourite!

After their sell out concert last year, Bath Camerata are thrilled that John Rutter will join them again this year for their annual feast of festive music.

After the huge success of the 2019 Come and Sing with John Rutter, there have been many requests for a repeat workshop, so John Rutter will be returning to the Royal Concert Hall for another great day of singing.

If you love singing and can read a bit of music, this inspiring workshop is for you. Led by the celebrated composer and conductor John Rutter, Come and Sing is an afternoon of choral singing designed to lift the spirits. The music will be a mixture of old and new, including some of John Rutter’s own well-loved choral works.

Image courtesy of Apoorva Lele Photography