One Voice was written for performance by massed choirs and orchestra at the opening ceremony of the World Choir Games 2018. The theme of the composer’s text is one of unity, and the music is uplifting, building to a ceremonial and majestic conclusion.
Orchestration: 2fl, 2ob, 2cl (A), 2bsn, 4hn, 3tpt, 3tbn, tba, timp, perc, hp, str
This short (44 bars) contemplation, for organ, is dedicated to the memory of Hilary Cornall, and takes the form of a gently flowing Andante tranquillo with frequently-changing time-signatures but with a constant quaver pulse = 126.
This deeply expressive arioso, which opens Handel’s Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne (1713), was performed at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, on 19 May 2018.
Originally scored in D major for counter-tenor, with trumpet and strings, the work is here arranged by John Rutter for performance by soprano and organ (or strings and organ continuo), with or without solo trumpet, in the slightly lower key of C major.
Taken from Rutter’s edition of Fauré’s Requiem, the famous Introit and Kyrie features both the original French words and an optional English text, translated and adapted for singing by John Rutter himself. Its brevity and touching poignancy makes it a suitable addition to funerals and All Souls Day services.
John Rutter’s complete edition of Fauré’s Requiem is available from Oxford University Press, with scores and parts available on sale and to hire.
These four masterfully crafted songs by Brahms (edited by Rutter) feature the original German words as well as
an optional English translation, provided by Rutter himself. Although the piano accompaniment is optional, it offers additional musical layers to this engrossing musical story.
One of the simplest and best-loved of 16th-century anthems, by Richard Farrant and John Hilton.
O magnum mysterium, from Victoria’s first motet collection of 1572, has remained one of his best-known pieces, a succinct expression of the mystery and the joy of Christmas.
An impressive, deeply felt anthem by a master of English choral music.
This renowned chorus, with its trio of angels, brings part 1 of The Creation to a rousing and inspiring conclusion. A cornerstone of the oratorio repertoire.
Orchestral material is available to hire at the OUP link below
Orchestration: 2.2.2.2.cbsn(opt)-2.2.3.0-timp-strings
These three choruses are extracted from the anthology Opera Choruses.
Orchestral material is available to hire at the OUP link below.
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