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This charming French carol (with E.C. Nunn’s English translation) tells of the milkmaids Jeanette and Isabella, who run to tell the shepherds to come and see the baby Jesus in the stable. The 3/8 time signature and interplay between the vocal lines give it a lilting and engaging character. Parts for the orchestral accompaniment are… Read more »
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Still, still, still
This festive arrangement of a traditional German carol features an English text, translated and adapted by John Rutter himself. The first two verses are sung by soloists (or alternatively by a semi-chorus over a background of choral hums) before all singers come together in the final verse and then fade into solemn stillness.
The Heavenly Aeroplane (SATB)
An easy rock and roll style setting of an anonymous 20th century text. Also available in an arrangement for upper voices (SA) Orchestral material is available to hire at the OUP link below. Orchestration: Orchestra: 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, 2 bn, 2 hn, 2 tpt, 2 tbn, btbn, tba, 2 perc (glock, xylo,… Read more »
The very best time of year (SATB)
With a text by the composer, this secular carol is a true celebration of all that we love about the festive season. Also available in an arrangement for solo piano, and a version by Owain Park for SATTBB An accompaniment for chamber orchestra is available on sale and on hire/rent at the OUP link below.… Read more »
Mass of the Children
The text is that of a standard Latin ‘Missa brevis’, to which several relevant English poetic texts have been added. The first and last of these are taken from Bishop Thomas Ken’s renowned morning and evening hymns for the scholars of Winchester College. They give the whole work the framework of a complete day, from… Read more »
Questions to John Rutter: The Cambridge Singers
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Carols for Choirs 6
To celebrate the centenary of the Oxford University Press Music Department, this volume of 50 new carols complements the five previous volumes, bringing new names and styles to the series while providing a complete resource for choirs from Advent to Epiphany. Featuring newly commissioned carols and arrangements of classic melodies, the collection showcases some of… Read more »
Handel: Messiah
The world’s best-loved sacred choral work. Among Handel’s 20 or more oratorios, Messiah has long been the most-often performed, holding a place of honour in the hearts of audiences everywhere. This beautiful two-CD set features the complete oratorio.
A Christmas Festival
John Rutter and the Cambridge Singers are joined by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and guest soloists to recreate the festive atmosphere of John’s yearly ‘Christmas Celebration’ concerts. Majestic fanfares, carols from many traditions and seasonal orchestral favourites make up this sparkling album.
The Cambridge Singers Christmas Album
John Rutter selects some of his favourite Christmas carols, old and new, from classic Cambridge Singers recordings, including several of his own arrangements and never-before-released gems, closing with Vaughan Williams’ majestic Fantasia on Christmas Carols.