.co.uk 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
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John Rutter
This was a Christmas present for my Dad. He has played it and is pleased with it. No complaints to make.
J**E
The John Rutter Collection CD
Good CD if you are a fan of John Rutter
M**Y
Great Listening Pleasure
As Always, John Rutter gives great listening pleasure. Bought as a gift.
M**G
A gift - no personal experience
This was a gift. The recipient was very pleased with it.
M**D
Perfect
As a John Rutter fan I have sang many of his songs when at school and at Church. had to buy this cd when I saw it advertised. hid music is amazing and adds new enjoyment to traditional hymnary.
A**N
This John Rutter Collection is every bit as good as I had hope it would be and is ...
This John Rutter Collection is every bit as good as I had hope it would be and is going to make an ideal Christmas present for my choral music-loving husband
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Rutted Collection
For a John Rutted admirer this is a perfect selection
B**E
I bought this for track 18 Gaelic blessing. Not ...
I bought this for track 18 Gaelic blessing. Not usually my style of music but it is relaxing as others have said.
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