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John Rutter wrote this anthem for the dedication of the Herbert Howells memorial window in Gloucester Cathedral in 1992. The first section is full of mystical intensity, and, with its iridescent chromatic harmonies is reminiscent of Howells’s own music. After a more lively central section, the finale is ingeniously written and incorporates both the chorale… Read more »
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Celebration for Solo Organ
Celebration, a new work for solo organ, is out now, published by Oxford University Press.
I will sing with the spirit (SATB)
This is the SATB version of John Rutter’s setting of Corinthians 1:14. A two-part version is also available. Full scores and parts for the orchestral accompaniment are available to hire at the OUP link below. Also available in John Rutter Anthems.
Farrant and Hilton: Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake (ed. John Rutter)
One of the simplest and best-loved of 16th-century anthems, by Richard Farrant and John Hilton.
Pie Jesu (from Requiem)
This popular movement from John Rutter’s Requiem is presented here separately, with the accompaniment arranged for organ. Also available in versions for high voice and piano, and low voice and piano.
Most glorious Lord of life
This Easter anthem is a triumphant setting of words by Edmund Spenser and St John Damascene for mixed choir and organ. Featuring joyful choral parts and an optional soprano solo, Most glorious Lord of life ends with a new harmonization of the Easter hymn tune ‘Ellacombe’, with an optional congregational part. An accompaniment for brass,… Read more »
Stanford: Quick! We have but a second (ed. John Rutter)
This joyful setting of an old Irish air, arranged by Sir Charles Villiers Stanford and edited by John Rutter, features a text by Thomas Moore on life’s fleeting pleasures. It alternates between cheerful louder sections and mischievous quieter passages, before a charmingly hushed ending. A recording can be found on the Collegium CD There is… Read more »
Wedding Canticle
This is a beautiful setting of Psalm 128. Tranquil vocal lines, accompanied by lilting, atmospheric flute and guitar, capture perfectly the optimistic nature of the text. Although the words of this anthem are closely associated with wedding services, it is also suitable for general use. The flute and guitar parts are on sale as a… Read more »
Thy perfect love
Also available in The New Oxford Easy Anthem Book. The accompaniment for string orchestra is available to hire at the OUP link below.
Veni Sancte Spiritus
John Rutter’s setting of this well-known medieval Pentecost poem is characterised by metrical fluidity, imaginative harmonic language, contrasting homophonic and imitative passages, and a supportive organ part.