Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter

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Gloria: The sacred music of John Rutter. Contains the Gloria, a seventeen minute work that is one of our continous best sellers. Other titles are some of John Rutter's most popular anthems.

Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter, Music, John Rutter, John Rutter, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Quentin Poole, London Sinfonia, The City of London Sinfonia, John Scott, Eric Allen, Gary Kettel, Choral, Choral Music, Christmas Music, Classical Composers, Mass Section
Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Simply amazing
  • Gloria: Sacred Music of John Rutter
 Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter

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Binding: Audio CD

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  4. John Rutter Collection
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ASIN: B000AA4JBG
Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

  1. First Movement: Allegro Vivace
  2. Second Movement: Andante
  3. Third Movement: Vivace E Ritmico
  4. All Things Bright And Beautiful
  5. Cantate Domino
  6. O Clap Your Hands
  7. Wedding Canticle
  8. The Lord Is My Shepherd
  9. A Gaelic Blessing
  10. Hymn To The Creator Of Light
  11. Arise, Shine
  12. Praise Ye The Lord
  13. For The Beauty Of The Earth
  14. God Be In My Head
  15. Open Thou Mine Eyes
  16. A Prayer Of Saint Patrick
  17. The Lord Bless You And Keep You

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Simply amazing.......2007-06-16

If I do make it to heaven, I don't know what it will look like, but I do know what it will sound like - listen to the vocals in the Second Movement: Andante . They are worth the price of the whole CD.......
a miracle, really.

5 out of 5 stars Gloria: Sacred Music of John Rutter.......2007-05-14

Outstanding music and outstanding recording. A musical treat as soon as you put in the disc. This is a must for anyone interested in choral music by Rutter.
Hallelujah: 35 Great Sacred Choruses
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    1. Gloria: Music of Praise & Inspiration
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    ASIN: B0001KL4OU
    Release Date: 2004-03-23

    Tracks:

    1. Gloria In Excelsis Deo - Vivaldi
    2. Ave Verum Corpus - Mozart
    3. And Then Shall Your Light Break - Mendelssohn
    4. If Ye Love Me - Tallis
    5. Hallelujah - Beethoven
    6. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
    7. The Heavens Are Telling - Haydn
    8. Panis Angelicus - Franck
    9. Magnificat - J.S. Bach
    10. Ave Verum Corpus - Byrd
    11. How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place - Brahms
    12. Miserere Mie, Deus - Allegri
    13. Hallelujah, Amen - Handel
    14. How Lovely Are The Messengers - Mendelssohn
    15. For Unto Us A Child Is Born - Handel
    16. Lacrimosa - Mozart
    17. Laudate Dominum - Mozart
    18. Hallelujah Chorus - Handel

    Tracks:

    1. Zadok The Priest - Handel
    2. Sanctus - Gounod
    3. He, Watching Over Israel - Mendelssohn
    4. O, Sacred Head, Sore Wounded - J.S. Bach
    5. Thine Be The Glory - Handel
    6. Ave Maria - Rachmaninov
    7. Gloria - Haydn
    8. God So Loved The World - Stainder
    9. Rejoice In The Lord Always - Purcell
    10. I Was Glad - Parry
    11. O Taste And See - Vaughan Williams
    12. O Clap Your Hands - Vaughan Williams
    13. Song For Athene - Tavener
    14. The Old Hundredth - Vaughan Williams
    15. Thou Knowest, Lord - Purcell
    16. Ode To Joy - Beethoven
    17. A Gaelic Blessing - Rutter
    Gloria: Sacred Music of John Rutter
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Glorious!
    • Absolutely beautiful
    		 Gloria: Sacred Music of John Rutter

    Manufacturer: Collegium
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005Y7EK
    Release Date: 2000-02-29

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Glorious!.......2006-01-18

    This recording of the Cambridge Singers has them recording pieces composed by their own director, John Rutter. The Gloria is Rutter's version of a standard piece of liturgical music, representing influences ancient and modern. This was recorded at in 1984, with the City of London Sinfonia and the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble collaborating.

    --Music--
    The Gloria is a piece in three movements. The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble performs with the Cambridge Singers and soloists Mary Seers, Mary Hitch, and Caroline Ashton. This includes organ music and timpani/percussion. The Gloria is one of Rutter's earliest works, written as a commissioned piece for an American group (Voices of Mel Olson, Omaha, Nebraska). The three movements are reminiscent of standard symphonic structure. The outer movements are more boisterous ('make a joyful noise unto the Lord'), whereas the middle movement is more introspective and subdued.

    The other pieces included here are anthems, bright and cheery, fully orchestrated and performed with spirit. There are three pieces that are a capella, reflecting Rutter's and the Cambridge Singers' passion for this medium.

    --Liner Notes--
    The notes include an introduction to the CD by Rutter describing some of the influences and expressions in his composition. Lyrics are included, and where the original is in Latin, an English translation is provided. There is no listing of the performers of the Cambridge Singers, no description of the group, nor biographical information about John Rutter.

    --John Rutter--
    Rutter was born in London and educated at Clare College, Cambridge. This was where his career as a composer, arranger and conductor began. His early work was with groups at King's College Chapel at Cambridge as well as the Bath Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra. He has worked for the BBC providing music for educational series such as 'The Archaeology of the Bible Lands', until in 1979 he began forming the Cambridge Singers, and has continued a remarkable career of performance and recording as their director ever since.

    --The Cambridge Singers--
    The Cambridge Singers are a mixed choir of voices, many of whom were members of choir of Rutter's college, Clare College, Cambridge. While they specialise in English and Latin liturgical pieces, they have a wide range of recordings that span from modern compositions (including a remarkable requiem by Rutter) to English folk songs of the Middle Ages. Many are former members of the choir of Clare College and other Cambridge collegiate choirs (hence the name, Cambridge Singers). In the quarter-century since the founding, the Cambridge Singers have produced an impressive body of recordings.

    This is a glorious recording!

    5 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful.......2004-11-08

    This is a fabulous rendition of Rutter's music. The 23rd Psalm and the closing blessing are just outstanding.
    Poulenc: Gloria, etc.
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Nice, but...
    • Clearly performed, good music.
    • Glorious!
    		 Poulenc: Gloria, etc.

    Manufacturer: Collegium
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    ASIN: B0000031H9
    Release Date: 1993-09-11

    Tracks:

    1. Gloria
    2. Gloria: Laudamus te
    3. Gloria: Domine Deus
    4. Gloria: Domine Fili unigenite
    5. Gloria: Domine Deus, Agnus Dei
    6. Gloria: Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris
    7. Salve Regina
    8. Ave verum corpus
    9. Exultate Deo
    10. Litanies a la Vierge Noire
    11. Quatre Motets pour un temps de penitence: I. Timor et tremor
    12. Quatre Motets pour un temps de penitence: II. Vinea mea electa
    13. Quatre Motets pour un temps de penitence: III. Tenebrae factae sunt
    14. Quatre Motets pour un temps de penitence: IV. Tristis est anima mea
    15. Quatre motets pour le temps de noel: I. O magnum mysterium
    16. Quatre motets pour le temps de noel: II. Quem vidistis pastores dicite
    17. Quatre motets pour le temps de noel: III. Videntes stellam
    18. Quatre motets pour le temps de noel: IV. Hodie Christus natus est

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Nice, but..........2001-01-04

    This is a good interpretation of Poulenc's Gloria but by no means it beats Hickox's recorded version of this famous work:the "andamento"!...

    5 out of 5 stars Clearly performed, good music........2000-06-21

    Anyone want to get aquainted with Poulenc's choral music should buy this CD. You will find some unexpectedly neat,good music in it. Here they are performed in a quite clear, correct atmosphere and interpretation. Rutter and Cambridge singers handle these good music very well. The record gets a bit over-echoed, but it is still ok.

    5 out of 5 stars Glorious!.......1999-12-21

    The Poulance Gloria is world class music at its best and the Rutter recording is the best rendition I've ever heard.
    Choral Favourites from King's
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    • a voice teacher and early music fan
    		 Choral Favourites from King's

    Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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    ASIN: B000JJ4G7A
    Release Date: 2007-01-23

    Tracks:

    1. Miserere Mei, Deus (Psalm 51)
    2. Ave Verum Corpus
    3. If Ye Love Me
    4. Gloria In Excelsis Deo
    5. The Lamb
    6. Requiem Aeternam
    7. Rejoice In The Lord Alway
    8. Hallelujah Chorus
    9. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
    10. The Heavens Are Telling
    11. Gott Ist Meiin Hirt (Psalm 23)
    12. Gabriel Faure
    13. To Be Sung Of A Summer Night On The Water
    14. The Birth Of Nicolas
    15. There Is No Rose (A Ceremony Of Carols)
    16. Faire Is The Heaven
    17. Hail, Gladdening Light
    18. Holy, Holy, Holy
    19. Land Of Hope And Glory

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-06-08


    This is truly an excellent compilation of outstanding works from King' College Choir. It involves three different eras: Sir David Willcocks dlrects 10 numbers dating from 1970-1977; Sir Philip Ledger directs 4 numbers dating from 1975-1982 and Stephan Cleobury directs 5 numbers dating from 1984-2002.
    Familiar works are set alongside neglected choral treasures, the collection ranging from Allegri and Tallis to Tavener and Rutter; from John Dyke's stirring hymn 'Holy, holy, holy' to Britten's colorful description of the birth of St. Nicholas and his serene setting of the medieval carol 'There is no Rose'.
    The recording is directly from the King's College which is known for its excellent acoustics among other things; that being the perfectly wonderful King's College Choir. This choir has become famous throughout the world and as you will hear on this disc, it doesn't matter what year or what conductor, it is always perfection, in tone quality, balance, emotional investment, diction and anything else one expects from a good singing group!!! I totally enjoyed every listening moment!!!!
    Star of Wonder
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    ASIN: B000001579
    Release Date: 1993-12-17

    Tracks:

    1. Silent Night
    2. Nativity Carol
    3. We Three Kings Of Orient Are
    4. Come, Dear Children
    5. Cantate Domino
    6. Gloria
    7. Gaudete Omnes
    8. Caroling, Caroling
    9. The Nativity
    10. Green Growth The Holly
    11. Christmas Carol
    12. Sir Christemas
    13. Interlude From 'Ceremony Of Carols'
    14. Lo! How A Rose E'er Blooming
    15. O Magnum Mysterium
    16. Virga Jesse
    17. We'll Dress The House
    18. What Child Is This?
    19. Noel Nouvelet
    20. O Come, All Ye Faithful
    21. Deck The Hall

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The story behind the recording.......2004-12-15

    I must admit that I was a member of S.F. Choral Artsists and sang on this recording, which was made in 1985, I believe. It's become a favorite of many friends who enjoy a capella choral singing. We recorded it in the lovely St. Ignatius Church on the campus of University of San Francisco, which happens to be on a very busy bus line. We could not record until after midnight because the sounds of the bus could be heard inside the wonderful cathedral with its incredible reverberation. The Reference Recordings folks were using the high-tech digital mastering technology and planned to issue the recording on something new called a CD, an original one of which I have, as well as the traditional LP which was the original big seller. So, after work each day we'd get together to have dinner and practice in the early evening, and then about midnight begin recording until 5am, for several nights straight. One of my fondest memories is recording the gorgeous Wilcox arrangement of "What Child Is This?" about 4am. The sense of the still of the night sounds still comes through on the recording, as does the somehwat ghostly "Happy New Year" at the end of the "Deck the Hall." It's nice to see that is is still available, and I hope folks enjoy it.

    5 out of 5 stars Star of Wonder-Music for the Seasons.......2000-12-13

    "Star of Wonder" is a lovely CD of Christmas-themed music, some familiar and some new. If you enjoy beautiful a cappella singing and love Christmas music, you will want to own this CD. The ensemble is superb, and the soprano sound has a pure, chrystalline, single-voice quality that is quite unique. While most of the singing is unaccompanied, some pieces are enhanced by the evocative quality of a flute, handbells or harp. This CD is a joyful discovery.
    Rutter: Gloria, and other sacred music
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Gloria for the 2nd time, The Best grand recording !!!
    • Sweet but sturdy
    • Bravo!
    		 Rutter: Gloria, and other sacred music

    Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005COXM
    Release Date: 2001-06-12

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Gloria for the 2nd time, The Best grand recording !!!.......2001-10-18

    This CD is highly recomended the grandeure of the work is done perfecly by the wallace collections and the polyphony itself. The most dramatic recording of anthems of rutter, happy to listen too a happy recording.

    4 out of 5 stars Sweet but sturdy.......2001-07-02

    The music of John Rutter consistently provokes mixed reactions amongst musical circles. There are those who cannot stand it, seeing it as tasteless and even annoying; some enjoy certain aspects of his output but do not love it all; some can find nothing but praise for it. As one who has performed various works and arrangements of his, I feel that it certainly can be overly 'saccharine' in the light of the other serious classical music being written today - yet it is unfailingly well-written, offering genuine challenges to those who perform it. And beyond all the sugary melodies and soupy harmonies, Rutter is capable of producing moments of real heart-wrenching emotion. Indeed, it says much of him that he can create memorable, 'hummable' tunes in an age wherein such a skill is perhaps looked upon as anachronistic.

    It certainly says much of Rutter that this is now the second disc that the elite Hyperion company have devoted entirely to his music. Those who know and love his "Requiem" through its many commercially-available recordings will recognise many similar elements in "Gloria," obviously a more exubrant and joyful concert work, which is presented here with an effective scoring for organ, brass and percussion. It is at a glance reminiscent of a concerto, with three movements (two loud and fast ones, sandwiching a slower central movement) and recurring themes that are tossed between chorus and accompaniment. The opening is immediately characteristic of Rutter: the combined rhythms and fanfare-like motifs make it sound almost like the opening to some hit musical, and contrast is provided by utterances of unaccompanied chorus in which harmony is the most interesting element. The second movement - "Domine Deus" - features a gently undulating, flute-like solo from the organ, which is worked through gentle brass chorales and beautifully crafted sung passages, with a genuinely moving use of solo sopranos and altos. The third movement - "Quoniam tu solus sanctus" - brings back the boppy nature of the first movement, and quite startlingly includes what appears to be a fugue in the chorus parts! As a whole, it is easy to see why this work is not perhaps as popular as the "Requiem," but it is no less full of worthwhile things to listen out for.

    The rest of the disc is made up of various church pieces, several of which are widely used as church anthems throughout England and beyond - "As the bridegroom to his chosen" and "Thy perfect love" are especially popular for their memorable tunes. Two of the unaccompanied works are quite arresting: "Come down, O love Divine," with its echoes of Herbert Howells and 'open ended' concluding cadence, and the tiny "Clare Benediction," dating from Rutter's time as Director of Music at that Cambridge College Chapel - for this, he provided his own text and the result is as potent as any large-scale choral masterpiece could be. There are also a few that are less well-known, and indeed one which has only recently been premiered - "I my Best-Beloved's am," first performed by Polyphony under Stephen Layton. These pieces (with the exception of "Praise the Lord, O my soul" and "Te Deum," which are accompanied by the same forces as in "Gloria") feature Rutter's own orchestrations, which can either heighten or ruin their effectiveness, depending upon your point of view - I was hoping to hear these with organ accompaniment, as they would be heard in a typcial church service. On the other hand, these arrangements show a fine sense of orchestral colour and demonstrate Rutter's penchant for making his music as useful as possible to all manner of performers, whether they specialise in the church or the concert platform.

    Polyphony make light work of this programme. The works with organ, brass and percussion, recorded in the generous but subtle acoustics of Winchester Cathedral, suffer slightly from a poor balance: I am surprised that Hyperion were unable to save the choir from being drowned in the loudest and most climactic moments, wherein we lose not only the words but (nearly!) the voices themselves. Then again, the problem might also have been solved by augmenting the choir with extra singers - Polyphony is after all a chamber choir, whereas "Gloria" was clearly intended for choral societies with hundreds of massed voices. The anthems fare much better: recorded in the dry acoustics of a London church, supported by the small but potent forces of the City of London Sinfonia, Polyphony really get to the heart of these pieces. Stephen Layton directs well too - fast pieces are treated with vigour whereas the slower and more intimate ones are allowed to 'breathe' in a natural way that avoids sounding "hammy."

    If you're approaching Rutter for the first time, I wouldn't recommend starting with this disc; the "Requiem" is a far better work to begin with. However, if you're already a 'Rutterphile,' then there is no reason to hesitate: this makes for rewarding listening.

    5 out of 5 stars Bravo!.......2001-06-15

    Being a fan of John Rutter, I found this new recording, on Hyperion label, of the Gloria and sacred music, one of the best yet. The choir and orchestra are to be commended on the delicate and yet vibrant performance. The Polyphony choir, though only consisting of about 25 voices, produces a powerful and well rounded sound. I really enjoyed this recording and it was great to hear a few new anthems. The sound was very clear and the choir's annunciation was well articulated, so that you hear every word. I have most of his works and a great admirer of the Cambridge Singers, though I will put this Hyperion recording there, right next to John Rutter's choir. I was pleased to hear that the organ, especially in the Gloria and Te Deum could be clearly heard, but not dominating the voices or the orchestra. A very balanced sound throughout. The Wallace Collection, added to the City of London Sinfonia, gave that very `Ruttorian' brassy sound. Very impressive! This wonderful recording is a real joy to listen to. Bravo!!!
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        ASIN: B000JK9ZOI
        Release Date: 2006-11-18

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        1. Jauchzet Gott in Allen Landen
        2. Arioso
        3. Gloria
        4. Laudamus Te
        5. Ave Maria
        6. Et Incarnatus Est
        7. Let the Bright Seraphim
        8. He Shall Feed His Flock
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        10. Pavane
        11. Notre P
        12. Be Thou My Vision
        13. Pie Jesu
        14. Canon
        15. Iroquois Lullaby
        16. Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, 2nd MVT

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        Third and Final Chapter of the Aeterna Trilogy from Reknowned Canadian Diva.
        Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter
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        		 Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter

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        ASIN: B0000031GX
        Release Date: 1984-01-01

        Tracks:

        1. Gloria: 1st Movement: Allegro vivace
        2. Gloria: 2nd Movement: Andante
        3. Gloria: 3rd Movement: Vivace e ritmico
        4. Anthems: O Clap Your Hands
        5. Anthems: All Things Bright And Beautiful
        6. Anthems: The Lord Is My Shepherd
        7. Anthems: A Gaelic Blessing
        8. Anthems: For The Beauty Of The Earth
        9. Anthems: Praise Ye The Lord
        10. Anthems: God Be In My Head
        11. Anthems: Open Thou Mine Eyes
        12. Anthems: A Prayer Of Saint Patrick
        13. Anthems: The Lord Bless You And Keep You

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        Long a favorite of amateur choristers, John Rutter's three-movement Gloria is by turns touching and thrilling, alternating soaring vocal lines with contemporary harmonies, catchy rhythms, and the power of the Phillip Jones Brass Ensemble. The premiere recording, with Rutter himself conducting his Cambridge Singers, is filled out with 10 of his short anthems, including the sprightly "O Clap Your Hands," the serenely beautiful "A Gaelic Blessing," and "The Lord Is My Shepherd" movement from his Requiem. --David Horiuchi

        Album Description

        Gloria: The sacred music of John Rutter. Contains the Gloria, a seventeen minute work that is one of our continous best sellers. Other titles are some of John Rutter's most popular anthems.

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        5 out of 5 stars Glorious!.......2005-10-05

        This recording of the Cambridge Singers has them recording pieces composed by their own director, John Rutter. The Gloria is Rutter's version of a standard piece of liturgical music, representing influences ancient and modern. This was recorded at in 1984, with the City of London Sinfonia and the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble collaborating.

        --Music--
        The Gloria is a piece in three movements. The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble performs with the Cambridge Singers and soloists Mary Seers, Mary Hitch, and Caroline Ashton. This includes organ music and timpani/percussion. The Gloria is one of Rutter's earliest works, written as a commissioned piece for an American group (Voices of Mel Olson, Omaha, Nebraska). The three movements are reminiscent of standard symphonic structure. The outer movements are more boisterous ('make a joyful noise unto the Lord'), whereas the middle movement is more introspective and subdued.

        The other pieces included here are anthems, bright and cheery, fully orchestrated and performed with spirit. There are three pieces that are a capella, reflecting Rutter's and the Cambridge Singers' passion for this medium.

        --Liner Notes--
        The notes include an introduction to the CD by Rutter describing some of the influences and expressions in his composition. Lyrics are included, and where the original is in Latin, an English translation is provided. There is no listing of the performers of the Cambridge Singers, no description of the group, nor biographical information about John Rutter.

        --John Rutter--
        Rutter was born in London and educated at Clare College, Cambridge. This was where his career as a composer, arranger and conductor began. His early work was with groups at King's College Chapel at Cambridge as well as the Bath Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra. He has worked for the BBC providing music for educational series such as 'The Archaeology of the Bible Lands', until in 1979 he began forming the Cambridge Singers, and has continued a remarkable career of performance and recording as their director ever since.

        --The Cambridge Singers--
        The Cambridge Singers are a mixed choir of voices, many of whom were members of choir of Rutter's college, Clare College, Cambridge. While they specialise in English and Latin liturgical pieces, they have a wide range of recordings that span from modern compositions (including a remarkable requiem by Rutter) to English folk songs of the Middle Ages. Many are former members of the choir of Clare College and other Cambridge collegiate choirs (hence the name, Cambridge Singers). In the quarter-century since the founding, the Cambridge Singers have produced an impressive body of recordings.

        This is a glorious recording!

        5 out of 5 stars Sacred Music.......2005-07-28

        Very inspiring. Will definitely drive me to eventually acquire all of this composer's work.

        5 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2004-12-16

        This music is FANTASTIC!!! John Rutter is an amazing composer! This is a lush an wonderful sounding piece of music. It's a pleasure to sing as well as to listen to.

        1 out of 5 stars Let's be honest.......2004-05-02

        This stuff is tacky. John Rutter's compositions are notorious among real musicians for being cheap and sentimental. His anthems are the church-music equivalent of the Big Mac, which has sold billions and billions of copies, but which neither nourishes nor satisfies. The music quickly bores the serious musician and leaves him with a tune he wishes he could get out of his head. If you like Rutter's music, go to it; he's produced a bevy of CDs to keep you happy. But don't mistake it for real music. Rutter is an unabashed sellout who's made a pretty penny pandering to people's basest musical tastes.

        5 out of 5 stars Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter.......2003-10-23

        The name John Rutter is synonymous with beautiful choral music and this album is a perfect example of that beauty. With the rich vocals of the Cambridge Singers and the elegance of Rutter's compositions, this album will bring joy to all who love fine choral music. It includes past favorites like For The Beauty of the Earth as well as his masterful composition Gloria in three wonderful movements.

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