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Taken from Rutter’s edition of Fauré’s Requiem, this angelic and widely beloved Sanctus features both the original French words and an optional English text, translated and adapted for singing by John Rutter himself. Although ideal for funerals and All Souls Day services due to it being composed as part of the Requiem, the more general… Read more »
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O praise the Lord of heaven
In this rousing anthem for double choir, Rutter uses frequent time signature changes to breathe new life into Psalm 148. Guiding the two choirs through a series of musical mood changes using intricate call-and-response patterns, the composer steadily builds excitement before bringing them together in a glorious finale. This anthem forms the conclusion to John… Read more »
European Choir Games – Workshop
Austria, Germany and Latvia were already hosts for one of the most prestigious European choir competitions, the European Choir Games. In 2019 the 4th edition of the event will once again take place and explore a new destination: Sweden – nation of choristers! Singers from all over the world are invited to join, compete and… Read more »
Cantique de Jean Racine (SATB)
Cantique de Jean Racine was written in 1865 during Fauré’s final year at the École Niedermeyer, winning him the first prize for composition. This elegant work now holds a cherished place in the choral repertory for both sacred and secular occasions. Presented with an English singing translation in addition to the original French, Rutter’s edition… Read more »
Lord, thou hast been our refuge
Commissioned by the Worshipful Company of Barbers in celebration of their 700th anniversary and first performed at the United Guilds Service in St Paul’s Cathedral in March 2008, this is an impressive and stately setting of verses from Psalm 90, culminating in a jubilant, maestoso final section. The work would suit any festive service or… Read more »
Wells Jubilate
This rousing Jubilate was written in 2009 for Matthew Owens and the choirs of Wells Cathedral as a companion piece to the composer’s Winchester Te Deum; it has the same instrumentation. With its strong melody and rich textures and harmonies, this work will prove immensely popular with all lovers of Rutter’s music. An accompaniment for… Read more »
Magnificat
Rutter’s Magnificat for soprano soloist, choir and orchestra was written in 1990, and the première took place in May of that year in Carnegie Hall, New York. The text, based on the prayer ascribed by St Luke to the Virgin Mary on learning that she was to give birth to Christ, is extended by the… Read more »
Give me wings
Written for Children’s International Voices, this delightfully uplifting piece will appeal to children’s choirs everywhere. A highly singable melody alternates between unison and two parts, and the words, written by the composer, are full of excited optimism for the future. Rutter skilfully combines a flowing character with a strong rhythmic pulse, and the piano accompaniment… Read more »
Ochsenhausen Choral Workshop
John Rutter is one of the internationally best known and most popular composers of our time. Many of his compositions are standard choral works, and his choral works are performed all over the world. During the course weekend, the composer and conductor John Rutter will provide a comprehensive overview of the history of English choral… Read more »
Christ is the morning star
Commissioned by Graham Ross for the choir of Clare College, Cambridge, this joyous yet reflective Christmas carol will appeal to both choir and audience. It is characterized by a soaring melody, an artful use of texture, and a gentle expressiveness, heightened by modal inflections and the organ accompaniment. The text, written by the composer, is… Read more »