Episode 2
John Rutter (b.1945): 2/5. John tells Donald Macleod about his affection for his home town of Cambridge as well as his attitude to religion and his sacred choral works.
Donald Macleod is in conversation with John Rutter, one of the world's most successful and popular living composers.
John reveals his affection for his home town of Cambridge and its musical traditions, and discusses with Donald his attitude to religion alongside some of his many sacred choral works.
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John Rutter
Be thou my vision
Performer: The Cambridge Singers Performer: City of London Sinfonia Performer: John Rutter (conductor)
- Collegium, CDCD514,.
- 1.
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John Rutter
Hymn to the Creator of Light
Performer: The Choir of St. Paul’s Cathedral Performer: John Scott (Dir)
- Hyperion, CDA66994,.
- 12.
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John Rutter
Shadows (Nos.1-IV)
Performer: Jeremy Huw Williams (baritone) Performer: Stewart French (Guitar)
- Naxos, 8.557922,.
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John Rutter
Wild Wood Carol
Performer: Polyphony Performer: Stephen Layton (conductor)
- Hyperion CDA67245,.
- 8.
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John Rutter
Suite Antique
Performer: Duke Dobing (flute) Performer: Wayne Marshall (harpsichord) Performer: The City of London Sinfonia Performer: John Rutter (conductor)
- Collegium, COLCD117,.
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- Tue 22 Dec 200912:00BBC Radio 3
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