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A rich and sonorous piece, originally published in 1572, this charming four-voiced Ave Maria is probably one of Victoria’s most-performed pieces.
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John Rutter biography John Rutter was born in London and studied music at Clare College, Cambridge. He first came to notice as a composer during his student years; much of his early work consisted of church music and other choral pieces including Christmas carols. From 1975–79 he was Director of Music at his alma mater,… Read more »
Palestrina: Stabat mater (ed. John Rutter)
A dramatic piece, filled with light and shade – an acknowledged masterpiece of Renaissance choral writing.
In dulci jubilo (Pearsall, ed. John Rutter)
R.L Pearsall wrote this classic choral arrangement of In dulci jubilo in 1838.
Myn lyking (Terry, ed. John Rutter)
Setting a 15th century text, this popular carol on the birth of Jesus is flowing and expressive. Orchestral material for the string accompaniment is available to hire/rent at the OUP link below.
Now thank we all our God
Festival hymn with introductory fanfare. Brass parts/brass and organ score available to purchase. Orchestral score and parts are available to hire at the OUP link below. Orchestration: Brass: 4 tpt, 2 tbn (or 2 hn), btbn, tba (opt), timp, perc, org. Orchestra: 2.2.2.2-4.4.4.1-timp.perc-organ-hp-str
English Choral Music Conference & Concert
John Rutter takes part in a lecture about the English choral music tradition, which has so much in common with the Italian one, but has developed its own particular course as a whole over the centuries, from Tallis and Byrd to the contemporary composers. The conference will take place as an informal chat with director,… Read more »
I will lift up mine eyes
Based on the words from Psalm 121. Orchestral material is available to hire at the OUP link below. Orchestration: 2.2.2.2-2.0.0.0-timp(opt)-hp-str
Blake’s Lullaby
This appealing motet for SATB choir and organ accompaniment was written in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Although the prevailing mood of the gently flowing music is lyrical, with an atmosphere of loving peacefulness, William Blake’s Lullaby is not without its darker undertones, and they too are explored, with one or two bold harmonic touches. The full… Read more »
I wonder as I wander
A familiar piece from the 100 Carols for Choirs stable, John Rutter’s sublime arrangement of the haunting Appalachian carol I wonder as I wander, collected in the 1930s by musical folklorist and singer John Jacob Niles, is lilting and evocative, setting the scene with an affecting opening verse for solo voice.