Episode 5
Donald Macleod asks John Rutter why he keeps coming back to Christmas carols, and what it is that gives his music such wide appeal. With the premiere recording of Carol of the Magi.
Donald Macleod is in conversation with John Rutter, one of the world's most successful and popular living composers.
Despite a prolific and varied output, Rutter is still regarded by many simply as 'Mr Christmas'. Donald Macleod quizzes John on why he keeps coming back to Christmas carols, and what it is that gives his music such wide appeal. Including the premiere recording of Rutter's most recent carol.
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John Rutter
Star Carol
Performer: The Bach Choir Performer: The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble Performer: John Scott (organ) Performer: Sir David Willcocks (conductor)
- Decca 4178981.
- 15.
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John Rutter
Dormi Jesu
Performer: Polyphony Performer: The City of London Sinfonia Performer: Stephen Layton (conductor)
- Hyperion, CDA67245,.
- 13.
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John Rutter
There is a Flower
Performer: The Choir of St. John鈥檚 College, Cambridge Performer: David Hill (conductor)
- Hyperion, CDA67576.
- 13.
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John Rutter
When Icicles Hang
Performer: The Cambridge Singers Performer: The City of London Sinfonia Performer: John Rutter (conductor)
- Collegium, COLCD117,.
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John Rutter
Veni Sancti Spiritus
Performer: Choir of King鈥檚 College, Cambridge Performer: Robert Quinney (organ) Performer: Stephen Cleobury (conductor)
- EMI CDC5566052,.
- 9.
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John Rutter
Carol of the Magi
Performer: 成人快手 Singers
- 成人快手 recording.
Broadcast
- Christmas Day 2009 12:00成人快手 Radio 3
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