John Rutter
@johnrutter.bsky.social
Composer and conductor. Posts by the team unless signed JR.
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
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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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.
John's latest blog: Reflections
My orchestral pieces (all too few of them) have until recently been my neglected children, and it has been a joy to bring several of them together into an all-star recording – Reflections. JR
Read more: bit.ly/47JZoYY
My orchestral pieces (all too few of them) have until recently been my neglected children, and it has been a joy to bring several of them together into an all-star recording – Reflections. JR
Read more: bit.ly/47JZoYY
September 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
John's latest blog: Reflections
My orchestral pieces (all too few of them) have until recently been my neglected children, and it has been a joy to bring several of them together into an all-star recording – Reflections. JR
Read more: bit.ly/47JZoYY
My orchestral pieces (all too few of them) have until recently been my neglected children, and it has been a joy to bring several of them together into an all-star recording – Reflections. JR
Read more: bit.ly/47JZoYY
Coming soon...
'In the Poet's Garden' - the brand new release from John Rutter and The Cambridge Singers. With Melanie Marshall, Roderick Williams, Taplow Young Voices, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Catrin Finch
'In the Poet's Garden' - the brand new release from John Rutter and The Cambridge Singers. With Melanie Marshall, Roderick Williams, Taplow Young Voices, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Catrin Finch
September 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Coming soon...
'In the Poet's Garden' - the brand new release from John Rutter and The Cambridge Singers. With Melanie Marshall, Roderick Williams, Taplow Young Voices, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Catrin Finch
'In the Poet's Garden' - the brand new release from John Rutter and The Cambridge Singers. With Melanie Marshall, Roderick Williams, Taplow Young Voices, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Catrin Finch
The Gift of Life – six movements reflecting the wonder of creation and the miracle of life.
Today marks ten years since its publication! lnk.to/TheGiftofLife
Today marks ten years since its publication! lnk.to/TheGiftofLife
August 27, 2025 at 5:08 AM
The Gift of Life – six movements reflecting the wonder of creation and the miracle of life.
Today marks ten years since its publication! lnk.to/TheGiftofLife
Today marks ten years since its publication! lnk.to/TheGiftofLife
As the summer holidays draw to a close, take a moment to pause and enjoy the last of the season’s slower days.
This playlist is a companion for quiet moments — whether you've been travelling, working, or simply staying close to home. buff.ly/O52P3Gw
This playlist is a companion for quiet moments — whether you've been travelling, working, or simply staying close to home. buff.ly/O52P3Gw
August 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
As the summer holidays draw to a close, take a moment to pause and enjoy the last of the season’s slower days.
This playlist is a companion for quiet moments — whether you've been travelling, working, or simply staying close to home. buff.ly/O52P3Gw
This playlist is a companion for quiet moments — whether you've been travelling, working, or simply staying close to home. buff.ly/O52P3Gw
Very excited to see these drop through the letterbox today!
Two new publications from OUP: The Complete John Rutter Piano Album and Dancing Tree.
You’ll be hearing more about Dancing Tree over the next couple of months…
Two new publications from OUP: The Complete John Rutter Piano Album and Dancing Tree.
You’ll be hearing more about Dancing Tree over the next couple of months…
August 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Very excited to see these drop through the letterbox today!
Two new publications from OUP: The Complete John Rutter Piano Album and Dancing Tree.
You’ll be hearing more about Dancing Tree over the next couple of months…
Two new publications from OUP: The Complete John Rutter Piano Album and Dancing Tree.
You’ll be hearing more about Dancing Tree over the next couple of months…
Busy day in the garden!
Nature in action—bees buzzing and flowers blooming.
Nature in action—bees buzzing and flowers blooming.
August 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Busy day in the garden!
Nature in action—bees buzzing and flowers blooming.
Nature in action—bees buzzing and flowers blooming.
Marmite: Love it or loathe it?
In the UK, the term “a Marmite experience” has come to describe something that sharply divides opinion. Read John's latest blog here: bit.ly/4133pn6
In the UK, the term “a Marmite experience” has come to describe something that sharply divides opinion. Read John's latest blog here: bit.ly/4133pn6
August 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Marmite: Love it or loathe it?
In the UK, the term “a Marmite experience” has come to describe something that sharply divides opinion. Read John's latest blog here: bit.ly/4133pn6
In the UK, the term “a Marmite experience” has come to describe something that sharply divides opinion. Read John's latest blog here: bit.ly/4133pn6
For anyone who caught the premiere of 'Bird Songs' on BBC Radio 3's Great British Classics Prom, you'll have heard that Rufus got a mention!
We are resharing this video because it never fails to make us smile.
Listen here: bit.ly/46KPFky
We are resharing this video because it never fails to make us smile.
Listen here: bit.ly/46KPFky
August 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
For anyone who caught the premiere of 'Bird Songs' on BBC Radio 3's Great British Classics Prom, you'll have heard that Rufus got a mention!
We are resharing this video because it never fails to make us smile.
Listen here: bit.ly/46KPFky
We are resharing this video because it never fails to make us smile.
Listen here: bit.ly/46KPFky
Bach can hardly have experienced much tranquillity in his home, filled with various of his twenty children, but he was able to capture it unforgettably in music. Here is JR's arrangement of 'Sheep may safely graze', on the day that marks 275 years since Bach's death. buff.ly/siQHlrh
July 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Bach can hardly have experienced much tranquillity in his home, filled with various of his twenty children, but he was able to capture it unforgettably in music. Here is JR's arrangement of 'Sheep may safely graze', on the day that marks 275 years since Bach's death. buff.ly/siQHlrh
The latest blog post, Recordings in My Life, sees John revisit a lifetime of sound — beginning with a recording made at the age of six, and moving through key moments, right up to hints of what's still to come. bit.ly/44IAhUx
July 25, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The latest blog post, Recordings in My Life, sees John revisit a lifetime of sound — beginning with a recording made at the age of six, and moving through key moments, right up to hints of what's still to come. bit.ly/44IAhUx