Celebration is an exciting work for solo organ. Exuberant rhythms prevail in the outer sections (including a playful reference to Walton’s Crown Imperial), framing more pensive music at the centre of the piece. Celebration (and John’s Latin mass setting for choir and organ – Missa Brevis) were written at the invitation of the Chapter of… Read more »
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Nie welkt die Blume (A flower remembered)
This tender piece was composed in memory of the victims of Fukushima in 2011. It is both reflective and heartfelt, with a simple, appealing melody, rich harmonies, and a flowing accompaniment.
The Lord bless you and keep you (SA and Men)
A highly expressive setting of the biblical text, this simple work is at once tender and profound. It was composed for a memorial service for Edward T. Chapman, the Director of Music at Highgate School, where John Rutter was a pupil. Available in versions for SATB, upper voices and SA and Men The piece is… Read more »
A Dedication and an Amen
Commissioned by Chorus America, A Dedication and an Amen is a flexible work designed for use in a variety of contexts. Featuring a secular Dedication and an optional Amen, it can be adapted to suit worship services as well as ceremonies where a religious text may not be considered appropriate.
All things bright and beautiful (unison/upper voices)
The beautiful melody, popular words, and flowing accompaniment combine here to memorable effect. Vintage Rutter, and essential repertoire for any unison/upper-voice choir. There is also a version of this setting for SATB voices. The piece is also included in The John Rutter Piano Album, arranged for solo piano. Orchestral material is available to hire at… Read more »
A Clare Benediction (unison)
An easy anthem with words and music by John Rutter. There are four different versions of the vocal parts – unison (or two-part) with keyboard, upper voices with keyboard, SA and Men with piano, or SATB unaccompanied or with keyboard. The piece is also included in The John Rutter Piano Album, for solo piano. An… Read more »
In the Poet’s Garden
John Rutter writes . . . Any composer interested in vocal and choral music is both inspired and nourished by poetry. Second only to music, words are my great love, and from my earliest years I have enjoyed seeking out poetry that seems to invite musical setting. This album brings together some of my recent… Read more »
Eine englische Segnung (A Clare Benediction)
An easy anthem with words and music by the composer, presented here in German translation.
Chorgesänge von John Rutter (Choral Songs by John Rutter for upper voices)
for SSA and piano or organ This collection of seven of John Rutter’s most popular choral pieces, in German translation, has been carefully compiled to be accessible to a wide range of choirs, while the sacred pieces contained within are suitable for today’s liturgy. With their varied texts and stylistic diversity, these pieces are… Read more »
Für die Schönheit in der Welt (For the beauty of the earth)
In this classic Rutter anthem the flowing choral melodies perfectly complement the positive message of the well-known thanksgiving text by F. S. Pierpoint. Presented here in German translation.










