John Rutter

In this organ voluntary, Skempton has crafted a wash of melting lines using his distinctive harmonic language. Affirmation expands from a singular note into undulating four- and five-part textures.

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A serene setting of the familiar New Hampshire text. Carter's writing for the voices - they repeatedly begin a phrase in unison and then divide into rich harmonies - is particularly effective in evoki...

This set contains the following parts: 4 x vln I, 4 x vln II, 3x vla, 2 x vc, 1 x db.

An incandescent setting of versicles and responses for Evensong. The music is haunting in its simplicity, supporting and illuminating the text to great effect. The second set includes an account of Th...

For children's unison chorus, with optional SATB, and piano or small orchestra This anthem is a celebration of life. The adult choir is intended as support for the children's voices and is entirely op...

Salus Aeterna is a bright and mercurial piece that makes full use of the delicious fleeting harmonies and close-written sonoroties of its flowing melodic lines. It sets a Sequence for Advent Sunday th...

An easy anthem with words and music by John Rutter. There are three different versions of the vocal parts - unison (or two-part) with keyboard, upper voices with keyboard, or SATB unaccompanied or wit...

For men's voices & piano or chamber ensemble or chamber orchestra. Accompaniments are for piano or chamber ensemble (using one player per string part) or chamber orchestra. Instrumental parts are avai...

This is a poignant setting of the well-known Christian prayer for peace formerly ascribed to St Francis of Assisi. John Rutter perfectly captures the sense of compassion and contrast between light and...

For TTBB and piano or organ or small orchestra Originally published in versions for SA and SATB voices, this classic Rutter anthem has now been adapted by the composer for performance by male-voice ch...

For TTBB and piano. This is a poignant setting of the well-known Christian prayer for peace formerly ascribed to St Francis of Assisi. John Rutter perfectly captures the sense of compassion and contra...

Originally published in versions for SA and SATB voices, this classic Rutter anthem has now been adapted by the composer for performance by male-voice choirs. The flowing choral melodies and the gentl...

Setting a text spoken by Nurse Edith Cavell on the eve of her execution in 1915 and re-fashioned by the poet Seán Street, McDowall has created a work of haunting beauty. It is equally suitable for fun...

Pulsating rhythms underpin this energetic arrangement of a traditional spiritual. The voice parts progress from a forthright rendition of the famous tune at the beginning to bold and exciting harmonie...

One of John Rutter's famous carols now arranged for lower voices. In this version, the melody line trades between the tenors and basses, where it is clearly stated when not in the top voice. Also avai...

Higgins's setting of this popular folk song is simple and wistful, particularly well-suited for children's and youth choirs. With delicate quaver flourishes, the piano accompaniment flows gently along...

This five-movement suite takes a light-hearted journey through different themes of love: Rejection, Parting, Falsehood, Contentment, Fulfilment. With contrasting vocal textures and a range of texts, t...

Meaning 'Souls of the Righteous', this reflective anthem is especially suitable for the Feast of All Saints but may be sung at any time of year. This piece is suitable for church and secular mixed-voi...

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