John Rutter

Why not listen to our Advent playlist whilst you prepare for Christmas?
We hope it brings a little warmth and joy to your season. lnk.to/MusicforAdvent

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, John Rutter (born 1945), London Town John Rutter shares memories of his musical childhood.

Exciting news!
John is Composer of the Week on BBC Radio 3.
Tune in every day this week at 4pm bit.ly/44GR9u9

For everyone celebrating Thanksgiving, we hope you have a great day!
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Not the sharpest of photos, but look who's staring through the office window!

These fables were published 40 years ago!
Looking forward to revisiting Brother Heinrich's Christmas at the Cambridge Summer Music Christmas Concert next month.
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The Quest - John Rutter, Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 'The Quest' From the album ‘The Gift of Life’ A celebration of the living earth, of creation, and of life itself Composer John Rutter Conductor John Rutter Choir The Cambridge Singers Orchestra…

Released 10 years ago — a reflective anthem that’s ethereal, melancholy, and life-affirming all at once. Why not give it a listen.

Hang on, Nottingham...
Take a minute to read John's blog about the proposed closure of Nottingham University's music course.
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It’s hard to believe that the JR Carols collection was published 20 years ago!
How quickly the time has passed — it feels as though it were only yesterday.
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Choral singers — getting ready for your Christmas concerts?
Visit www.choirguides.com to see if there’s a learning guide available to help you prepare!

"And give you peace."
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Cambridge has been a city of choirs for centuries, but this Festival of Choirs is an historic first. Definitely not to be missed - you'll want to tell your grandchildren you were there. JR
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Here’s a selection of sheet music from 'In the Poet’s Garden', all published by Oxford University Press.
Fancy a listen? bit.ly/43bCdDB

It's going to be a busy December!
Limited tickets available - bit.ly/4ox2sNc

Would @johnrutter.bsky.social ever write a musical? 🎵

Watch John's recent interview with BBC Breakfast to find out!

Tell us in the comments if you think John should write a musical 👀

Release Day!
We are thrilled to announce that 'In the Poet’s Garden' is out now.
Stream/download/buy here: bit.ly/43bCdDB
We hope you enjoy listening to it!

Thank you @spotify for including this track in the New Classical playlist. Have a listen here: bit.ly/46NYZlW

'A sombre moment in my choral celebration of London - words by Sir Walter Raleigh written the night before his execution in the Tower of London . . .' JR

Listen to the track now, ahead of album release day (10 October): buff.ly/Ifezcdx

John's latest Blog: In the Poet's Garden.

'I was more than happy to join the long list of composers who have set Shakespeare to music. Thank you, Will, for being such a rich and continuing source of inspiration to us all.' JR
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The beauty of Autumn!

Autumn: crisp air, crunchy leaves, and colours that warm the soul — golds, reds, oranges and greens all around. Such a beautiful season.

It was one of the happiest adventures I've had, in music, for many years, because it is so different from what I generally do... JR
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Conductors John Rutter, Emilia Hoving and Kevin John Edusei

We've just made some exciting announcements ahead of our new season... 🎉

@johnrutter.bsky.social has been appointed our Artist Laureate, Emilia Hoving has been named our Associate Conductor, and @kevinjohnedusei.bsky.social will be our Conductor-in-Residence at Cadogan Hall for the 2025–26 Season.

Not long now until the release of 'In the Poet's Garden' – John's new album.
Here's the first single to whet the appetite - we hope you enjoy it! lnk.to/WhenMusicSounds

Today marks 10 years since the death of Sir David Willcocks.

John Rutter writes:
Sir David Willcocks transformed my life. I am just one of innumerable musicians who owe their careers to his example, his encouragement, and his support. I still miss him.

John's latest blog: Reflections
My orchestral pieces (all too few of them) have until recently been my neglected children, and it has been a joy to bring several of them together into an all-star recording – Reflections. JR
Read more: bit.ly/47JZoYY

Coming soon...
'In the Poet's Garden' - the brand new release from John Rutter and The Cambridge Singers. With Melanie Marshall, Roderick Williams, Taplow Young Voices, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Catrin Finch

The Gift of Life – six movements reflecting the wonder of creation and the miracle of life.
Today marks ten years since its publication! lnk.to/TheGiftofLife

As the summer holidays draw to a close, take a moment to pause and enjoy the last of the season’s slower days.
This playlist is a companion for quiet moments — whether you've been travelling, working, or simply staying close to home. buff.ly/O52P3Gw

Very excited to see these drop through the letterbox today!
Two new publications from OUP: The Complete John Rutter Piano Album and Dancing Tree.
You’ll be hearing more about Dancing Tree over the next couple of months…

Busy day in the garden!
Nature in action—bees buzzing and flowers blooming.

Marmite: Love it or loathe it?
In the UK, the term “a Marmite experience” has come to describe something that sharply divides opinion. Read John's latest blog here: bit.ly/4133pn6