John Rutter
@johnrutter.bsky.social
Composer and conductor. Posts by the team unless signed JR.
"Here’s a playlist to bring you a few peaceful moments today.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas"
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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas"
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December 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"Here’s a playlist to bring you a few peaceful moments today.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas"
lnk.to/RelaxingSeasonal
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas"
lnk.to/RelaxingSeasonal
Snowdrops and blossom already?
This seems way too early!
This seems way too early!
December 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Snowdrops and blossom already?
This seems way too early!
This seems way too early!
Why not listen to our Advent playlist whilst you prepare for Christmas?
We hope it brings a little warmth and joy to your season. lnk.to/MusicforAdvent
We hope it brings a little warmth and joy to your season. lnk.to/MusicforAdvent
December 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Why not listen to our Advent playlist whilst you prepare for Christmas?
We hope it brings a little warmth and joy to your season. lnk.to/MusicforAdvent
We hope it brings a little warmth and joy to your season. lnk.to/MusicforAdvent
Exciting news!
John is Composer of the Week on BBC Radio 3.
Tune in every day this week at 4pm bit.ly/44GR9u9
John is Composer of the Week on BBC Radio 3.
Tune in every day this week at 4pm bit.ly/44GR9u9
BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, John Rutter (born 1945), London Town
John Rutter shares memories of his musical childhood.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Exciting news!
John is Composer of the Week on BBC Radio 3.
Tune in every day this week at 4pm bit.ly/44GR9u9
John is Composer of the Week on BBC Radio 3.
Tune in every day this week at 4pm bit.ly/44GR9u9
For everyone celebrating Thanksgiving, we hope you have a great day!
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November 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
For everyone celebrating Thanksgiving, we hope you have a great day!
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bit.ly/481cQY9
Not the sharpest of photos, but look who's staring through the office window!
November 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Not the sharpest of photos, but look who's staring through the office window!
These fables were published 40 years ago!
Looking forward to revisiting Brother Heinrich's Christmas at the Cambridge Summer Music Christmas Concert next month.
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Looking forward to revisiting Brother Heinrich's Christmas at the Cambridge Summer Music Christmas Concert next month.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
These fables were published 40 years ago!
Looking forward to revisiting Brother Heinrich's Christmas at the Cambridge Summer Music Christmas Concert next month.
lnk.to/ThreeMusicalFables
Looking forward to revisiting Brother Heinrich's Christmas at the Cambridge Summer Music Christmas Concert next month.
lnk.to/ThreeMusicalFables
Released 10 years ago — a reflective anthem that’s ethereal, melancholy, and life-affirming all at once. Why not give it a listen.
The Quest - John Rutter, Cambridge Singers, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
'The Quest'
From the album ‘The Gift of Life’ A celebration of the living earth, of creation, and of life itself
Composer John Rutter
Conductor John Rutter
Choir The Cambridge Singers
Orchestra…
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November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Released 10 years ago — a reflective anthem that’s ethereal, melancholy, and life-affirming all at once. Why not give it a listen.
Hang on, Nottingham...
Take a minute to read John's blog about the proposed closure of Nottingham University's music course.
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Take a minute to read John's blog about the proposed closure of Nottingham University's music course.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Hang on, Nottingham...
Take a minute to read John's blog about the proposed closure of Nottingham University's music course.
buff.ly/F1bzaRS
Take a minute to read John's blog about the proposed closure of Nottingham University's music course.
buff.ly/F1bzaRS
It’s hard to believe that the JR Carols collection was published 20 years ago!
How quickly the time has passed — it feels as though it were only yesterday.
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How quickly the time has passed — it feels as though it were only yesterday.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It’s hard to believe that the JR Carols collection was published 20 years ago!
How quickly the time has passed — it feels as though it were only yesterday.
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How quickly the time has passed — it feels as though it were only yesterday.
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Choral singers — getting ready for your Christmas concerts?
Visit www.choirguides.com to see if there’s a learning guide available to help you prepare!
Visit www.choirguides.com to see if there’s a learning guide available to help you prepare!
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Choral singers — getting ready for your Christmas concerts?
Visit www.choirguides.com to see if there’s a learning guide available to help you prepare!
Visit www.choirguides.com to see if there’s a learning guide available to help you prepare!
"And give you peace."
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November 5, 2025 at 11:22 AM
"And give you peace."
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Cambridge has been a city of choirs for centuries, but this Festival of Choirs is an historic first. Definitely not to be missed - you'll want to tell your grandchildren you were there. JR
www.festivalofchoirs.com
www.festivalofchoirs.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Cambridge has been a city of choirs for centuries, but this Festival of Choirs is an historic first. Definitely not to be missed - you'll want to tell your grandchildren you were there. JR
www.festivalofchoirs.com
www.festivalofchoirs.com
Here’s a selection of sheet music from 'In the Poet’s Garden', all published by Oxford University Press.
Fancy a listen? bit.ly/43bCdDB
Fancy a listen? bit.ly/43bCdDB
October 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Here’s a selection of sheet music from 'In the Poet’s Garden', all published by Oxford University Press.
Fancy a listen? bit.ly/43bCdDB
Fancy a listen? bit.ly/43bCdDB
It's going to be a busy December!
Limited tickets available - bit.ly/4ox2sNc
Limited tickets available - bit.ly/4ox2sNc
October 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
It's going to be a busy December!
Limited tickets available - bit.ly/4ox2sNc
Limited tickets available - bit.ly/4ox2sNc
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Would @johnrutter.bsky.social ever write a musical? 🎵
Watch John's recent interview with BBC Breakfast to find out!
Tell us in the comments if you think John should write a musical 👀
Watch John's recent interview with BBC Breakfast to find out!
Tell us in the comments if you think John should write a musical 👀
October 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Would @johnrutter.bsky.social ever write a musical? 🎵
Watch John's recent interview with BBC Breakfast to find out!
Tell us in the comments if you think John should write a musical 👀
Watch John's recent interview with BBC Breakfast to find out!
Tell us in the comments if you think John should write a musical 👀
Release Day!
We are thrilled to announce that 'In the Poet’s Garden' is out now.
Stream/download/buy here: bit.ly/43bCdDB
We hope you enjoy listening to it!
We are thrilled to announce that 'In the Poet’s Garden' is out now.
Stream/download/buy here: bit.ly/43bCdDB
We hope you enjoy listening to it!
October 10, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Release Day!
We are thrilled to announce that 'In the Poet’s Garden' is out now.
Stream/download/buy here: bit.ly/43bCdDB
We hope you enjoy listening to it!
We are thrilled to announce that 'In the Poet’s Garden' is out now.
Stream/download/buy here: bit.ly/43bCdDB
We hope you enjoy listening to it!
Thank you @spotify for including this track in the New Classical playlist. Have a listen here: bit.ly/46NYZlW
October 8, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Thank you @spotify for including this track in the New Classical playlist. Have a listen here: bit.ly/46NYZlW
'A sombre moment in my choral celebration of London - words by Sir Walter Raleigh written the night before his execution in the Tower of London . . .' JR
Listen to the track now, ahead of album release day (10 October): buff.ly/Ifezcdx
Listen to the track now, ahead of album release day (10 October): buff.ly/Ifezcdx
October 3, 2025 at 8:54 AM
'A sombre moment in my choral celebration of London - words by Sir Walter Raleigh written the night before his execution in the Tower of London . . .' JR
Listen to the track now, ahead of album release day (10 October): buff.ly/Ifezcdx
Listen to the track now, ahead of album release day (10 October): buff.ly/Ifezcdx
John's latest Blog: In the Poet's Garden.
'I was more than happy to join the long list of composers who have set Shakespeare to music. Thank you, Will, for being such a rich and continuing source of inspiration to us all.' JR
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'I was more than happy to join the long list of composers who have set Shakespeare to music. Thank you, Will, for being such a rich and continuing source of inspiration to us all.' JR
Read more: buff.ly/zN7Rqvt
October 1, 2025 at 6:45 AM
John's latest Blog: In the Poet's Garden.
'I was more than happy to join the long list of composers who have set Shakespeare to music. Thank you, Will, for being such a rich and continuing source of inspiration to us all.' JR
Read more: buff.ly/zN7Rqvt
'I was more than happy to join the long list of composers who have set Shakespeare to music. Thank you, Will, for being such a rich and continuing source of inspiration to us all.' JR
Read more: buff.ly/zN7Rqvt
Autumn: crisp air, crunchy leaves, and colours that warm the soul — golds, reds, oranges and greens all around. Such a beautiful season.
September 28, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Autumn: crisp air, crunchy leaves, and colours that warm the soul — golds, reds, oranges and greens all around. Such a beautiful season.
It was one of the happiest adventures I've had, in music, for many years, because it is so different from what I generally do... JR
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September 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
It was one of the happiest adventures I've had, in music, for many years, because it is so different from what I generally do... JR
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We've just made some exciting announcements ahead of our new season... 🎉
@johnrutter.bsky.social has been appointed our Artist Laureate, Emilia Hoving has been named our Associate Conductor, and @kevinjohnedusei.bsky.social will be our Conductor-in-Residence at Cadogan Hall for the 2025–26 Season.
@johnrutter.bsky.social has been appointed our Artist Laureate, Emilia Hoving has been named our Associate Conductor, and @kevinjohnedusei.bsky.social will be our Conductor-in-Residence at Cadogan Hall for the 2025–26 Season.
September 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
We've just made some exciting announcements ahead of our new season... 🎉
@johnrutter.bsky.social has been appointed our Artist Laureate, Emilia Hoving has been named our Associate Conductor, and @kevinjohnedusei.bsky.social will be our Conductor-in-Residence at Cadogan Hall for the 2025–26 Season.
@johnrutter.bsky.social has been appointed our Artist Laureate, Emilia Hoving has been named our Associate Conductor, and @kevinjohnedusei.bsky.social will be our Conductor-in-Residence at Cadogan Hall for the 2025–26 Season.
Not long now until the release of 'In the Poet's Garden' – John's new album.
Here's the first single to whet the appetite - we hope you enjoy it! lnk.to/WhenMusicSounds
Here's the first single to whet the appetite - we hope you enjoy it! lnk.to/WhenMusicSounds
September 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Not long now until the release of 'In the Poet's Garden' – John's new album.
Here's the first single to whet the appetite - we hope you enjoy it! lnk.to/WhenMusicSounds
Here's the first single to whet the appetite - we hope you enjoy it! lnk.to/WhenMusicSounds
Today marks 10 years since the death of Sir David Willcocks.
John Rutter writes:
Sir David Willcocks transformed my life. I am just one of innumerable musicians who owe their careers to his example, his encouragement, and his support. I still miss him.
John Rutter writes:
Sir David Willcocks transformed my life. I am just one of innumerable musicians who owe their careers to his example, his encouragement, and his support. I still miss him.
September 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Today marks 10 years since the death of Sir David Willcocks.
John Rutter writes:
Sir David Willcocks transformed my life. I am just one of innumerable musicians who owe their careers to his example, his encouragement, and his support. I still miss him.
John Rutter writes:
Sir David Willcocks transformed my life. I am just one of innumerable musicians who owe their careers to his example, his encouragement, and his support. I still miss him.