John Rutter

A Time for all Seasons is an evocative cantata that explores the complexities of the human condition. McDowall's impressive range of musical styles, effective antiphonal writing, and artful juxtaposit...

Driven by the bell-like ATB parts, The Owl is a dance-like, folky, strophic setting of a text by Jennifer Thorp. The metre oscillates between 6/8 and 3/4, with the soprano often accenting the alternat...

The affecting simplicity of this prayer gains an extra purity in this arrangement. A version for SATB is also available.

For SSA unaccompanied The affecting simplicity of this prayer gains an extra purity in this arrangement. A version for SATB is also available. Duration: 1.5 minutes Difficulty: Easy

A dancing jazz waltz for SSAA and piano, with a stylish and swinging piano part.

John Rutter provides an English translation alongside the German text of this Schubert classic, offprinted from the anthology European Sacred Music.

Fauré's Cantique de Jean Racine has all the emotional appeal and refined elegance that one associates with its composer, and has a cherished place in the repertory of both sacred and secular choirs. T...

Dutch text: Frits Ham 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 M...

These three choruses are extracted from the anthology Opera Choruses. Orchestral material is available on hire.

An easy anthem with words and music by the composer. Presented here in Japanese translation.

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. It is a...

This upper-voice version of John Rutter's enduringly popular Star Carol is compatible with both full and reduced orchestrations, as well as being suitable for performance with piano accompaniment alon...

Originally published in a version for SATB, this tender piece will appeal to all fans of John Rutter's music. Composed in memory of the victims of Fukushima, it is both reflective and heartfelt. This...

Composed in 1977, this triumphant setting of words from Psalms 136 and 67 is now published for the first time following the rediscovery of the lost manuscript. Rutter's early style is reminiscent of B...

For SSA and piano. John Rutter's enduringly popular setting of William Sharp's uplifting words is serene, tender, and beautiful in its simplicity.

No. 2 of Three Birthday Madrigals for upper voices For unaccompanied SSAA An exquisite setting of a love song by Sir Philip Sydney. Duration: 4 minutes Difficulty: Moderately difficult

For SSA, and harp or piano. From the carol cycle Dancing Day, and also in Carols for Choirs 4.

Composed in 1977, this triumphant setting of words from Psalms 136 and 67 is now published for the first time following the rediscovery of the lost manuscript. Rutter's early style is reminiscent of B...

An exquisite setting of a love song by Sir Philip Sydney.

For upper voices and piano or orchestra. These three choruses are extracted from the anthology Opera Choruses. Orchestral material is available on hire.

An easy anthem with words and music by the composer. Presented here in German translation.

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.. The o...

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 Schoo...

Rutter's charming piece sets a German translation of the composer's own text that emphasises the significance of music and harmony in an ephemeral world. Alternating unison and polyphonic verses accom...

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 tex...