Rutter’s Magnificat for soprano, choir and orchestra uses the traditional Magnificat text, based on the Virgin Mary’s prayer on learning she would give birth to Christ and extended with Marian prayers and poems chosen by the composer, to create a work reminiscent of outdoor processions in honour of the Virgin.
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Treasures of English Church Music
This deluxe 2-CD set brings together two classic Collegium recordings of English church music to offer over two hours of glorious music for unaccompanied choir. Its specially designed presentation box contains full texts and historical notes, making it an ideal gift.
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Setting this classic American patriotic song, which dates back to the Civil War, Rutter makes prominent use of trumpets and percussion to create a rousing arrangement. The setting is equally effective when accompanied by the two keyboard parts of the reduced vocal score, which may be performed by two pianos, piano and organ, piano and… Read more »
Elegy and Festive Bells
Elegy, with its warmly expressive tenor-range melodies, is highly suitable for use at funerals, while the cascading joy of Festive Bells makes it perfect as a wedding recessional. The finely wrought sonorities will sound to maximum effect on a large organ in a spacious acoustic, but will nonetheless be convincing on even the most modest… Read more »
The Lord bless you and keep you (SATB)
John Rutter’s much-loved setting of the Aaronic Blessing (Numbers 6: 24) is here included in the John Rutter Anniversary Edition, with an illuminating composer’s note and useful performance hints. Available in versions for SATB, upper voices, SA and Men, high voice and piano, low voice and piano, solo piano and TTBB The piece is also… Read more »
O God, our help in ages past
Rutter’s arrangement of the hymn O God, our help in ages past uses the hymn tune ‘St. Anne’ to great effect. The verses alternate between choir alone and choir with congregation, building to an uplifting finale in which all sing together. Brass choir score and parts are available to hire at the OUP link below.… Read more »
A Ukrainian Prayer
How can a composer respond to a global tragedy? By writing music is the most obvious thing.
Te Deum
Te Deum is a hymn of praise, appropriate for choral concerts as well as for use in sacred settings. The music is jubilant, straightforward, and appealing; with an extrovert organ accompaniment. The orchestral and brass accompaniments are available to hire at the OUP link below. Orchestration: Brass: 3 tpt, 2 tbn, tba, timp, perc, hp,… Read more »
ChoirGuides Autumn 2022 Update
Twelve new carols have been added to ChoirGuides, our choral learning aid.
Reasons to be cheerful
You don’t always fully appreciate a gift until it is taken away.