John Rutter

This elegant setting of the Evensong canticle Nunc Dimittis is in homage to and in the style of composer Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, whose own Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis settings are staples of t...

This elegant setting of the Magnificat a homage to and in the style of composer Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, whose own Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis settings are staples of the English church reperto...

Setting words by the medieval monk Notker Balbulus in a translation by J.M. Neale, Rutter creates an uplifting song of praise. Gentle organ arpeggios are set skilfully against carefully wrought choral...

In his setting of this German hymn, Rutter keeps the voices largely in rhythmic unison, skilfully bringing variety through changes of timbre and dynamic. The piece is part of a collection of hymn arra...

Experience one of the most beloved hymns in a radiant and uplifting setting: 'Love Divine, all loves excelling', published by Oxford University Press. Set to the famous Welsh tune 'Hyfrydol', this arr...

Bring solemn devotion and majestic beauty to your service with 'Glory to thee, my God, this night', published by the renowned Oxford University Press. In this masterful setting for mixed choir (SATB),...

An arrangement of the Passiontide hymn When I survey the wondrous cross, set to the tune Rockingham, with which these words have long been associated. Part of the Cambridge Singers Hymn series, it is...

Un arrangement du célèbre hymne de John Darwall avec plusieurs versions de l'accompagnement disponibles : orgue, ou cuivres et orgue, ou orchestre complet.

This hymn-anthem of thanksgiving begins gently and tenderly, but builds to a rousing climax. It culminates with a verse of the hymn Now thank we all our God (which may be sung by the congregation in a...

In this rousing anthem for double choir, Rutter uses frequent time signature changes to breathe new life into Psalm 148. This anthem forms the conclusion to John Rutter's Psalmfest, for which scores a...

Immerse yourself in a resonant and moving setting of Psalm 27: *The Lord is my light and my salvation*, published by Oxford University Press, masterfully unites mixed choir (SATB), organ, and an expre...

A gentle setting of Psalm 84 taken from John Rutter's larger work Psalmfest.

Bring festive splendour and uplifting joy to your next concert or church service! Published by the renowned Oxford University Press, "O clap your hands" is a stirring choral classic that shines in ful...

Orchestral material is available on hire

Bring joyful musical splendour to your next service or concert! With "O be joyful in the Lord", the renowned Oxford University Press presents an uplifting sacred choral anthem based on the timeless an...

John Rutter wrote this anthem for the dedication of the Herbert Howells memorial window in Gloucester Cathedral in 1992. The first section is full of mystical intensity, and, with its iridescent chrom...

An arrangement of the popular American folk hymn to the traditional 'Foundation' tune.

Also available in Carols for Choirs 3 and 100 Carols for Choirs. The accompaniments for orchestra and brass ensemble are available on hire. There is a separate arrangement in 6/8 time, with its own or...

This compelling anthem presents an assortment of historic sacred texts, artfully compiled by the composer to form a complete setting, with alternative text for Lenten use. Firmly rooted in the English...

Setting a text by Marc Bratcher, I too shall walk to Bethlehem depicts a journey to the Bethlehem stable 'where once a child was born', recounting the strength, courage, and heart acquired from the en...

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...

Festival hymn with introductory fanfare for SATB, brass ensemble (4 trumpets, 3 trombones or 2 horns and one trombone, tuba), timpani, percussion, and organ, or for SATB and orchestra. Orchestral mate...

A lyric and serene sacred song, foreshadowing the mood of the Requiem.

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...