Music : The John Rutter Collection

Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0028947262220
Label: Universal Classics
Manufacturer: Universal Classics
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Universal Classics
Release Date: October 21, 2002
Studio: Universal Classics
Sales Rank: 9767
472622

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Disc 1:

1. For the beauty of the earth
2. Lord is my shepherd
3. All things bright and beautiful
4. Shepherd's pipe carol
5. Lord bless you and keep you
6. Open thou mine eyes
7. My true love hath my heart (Birthday Madrigals)
8. Eseurientes (Magnificat)
9. Gloria patri
10. Out of the deep (Requiem)
11. Pie Jesu (Requiem)
12. What sweeter music
13. Choral fanfare
14. Prayer of St Patrick
15. O be joyful in the Lord
16. Behold the tabernacle of God
17. O praise the Lord of Heaven
18. Gaelic blessing
19. Angels' carol
20. Matthew Mark Luke and John (Five Childhood Lyrics)
21. Sing a song of sixpence (Five Childhood Lyrics)
22. Go forth into the world in peace

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
The John Rutter Collection brings together 22 pieces by one of the most popular choral composers of our time, compiled from several discs already released on the Collegium Label. All performed by The Cambridge Singers, the choir which Rutter founded back in 1981, the tracks range from the joyous "Shepherd's pipe carol" of 1966 to the 1995 setting of Philip Sidney's poem "My true love hath my hear" from Birthday Madrigals.

The disc opens with one of Rutter's best-known works, the timeless "For the beauty of the earth" and also includes his settings of Psalm 23 and "All things bright and beautiful"--popular with choirs and audiences alike--as well as two movements each from his Magnificat and Requiem. Most tracks are accompanied by the City of London Orchestra, breathing new life into works which are normally heard with piano accompaniment.

In his sleeve note, Rutter reminds us that he stood next to John Tavener in school choir; how extraordinary that these two boys would go on to have the international success that they have. And while Rutter will always have his detractors, one cannot help but admire the sense of joy and wonder encapsulated in each small but perfectly formed musical gem. --Rebecca Agnew




Rating: - Heaven on a Disk
The John Rutter Collection

Quite simply pure joy. This music is an experience that will inspire you, transport you and delight you. John Rutters arrangements are special and this particular collection is one treat after another. Buy the CD and you will appreciate all that lies within. I enjoyed it so much I bought two (in case one ever got damaged). Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.

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Rating: - John Rutter Collection - Cambridge Singers
Ths album is pure joy and tranquility. Anyone who has ever been lucky enough to be part of a choir singing Rutter might immediately remember why you enjoyed it so much. (15 years ago last time I was in a choir singing - "For the beauty of the earth").

Even if you don't like choral music normally - this is light, accessible and rejuvinating. Wonderful after a bad day or to kick off a good one.

In short, not too bad.

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Rating: - The John Rutter Collection
a real gem - easy listening, melodic. I keep putting this one in the machine time after time.

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