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 buff.ly/JLvwNHC

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.

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

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'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

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

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

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

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…

Busy day in the garden! 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

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

I'll admit to a twinge of quiet excitement: the Celebration Overture is out now, a prelude to my first complete orchestral album Reflections, due for release on the Decca Classics label in a few weeks time. JR www.youtube.com/watch?v=mat2...

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

Getting ready for some well-earned downtime? Here’s a playlist to keep you company while you pack and unwind. lnk.to/LazyDaysRutter

How can this have been published 55 years ago? How time flies by... buff.ly/OP0gw21

Here's a playlist to welcome in the next season! lnk.to/MusicforSummer

This evening we're performing Fauré's Requiem with the City of London Choir under the baton of @johnrutter.bsky.social Rutter at St Giles Cripplegate, part of this year's Summer City in Music Churches festival. Also in the programme will be more music by Fauré, Debussy and Rutter. See you soon!

An impromptu serenade to one of our swan friends by the wonderful Cambridge University Schola Cantorum

Deep peace of the gentle night to you...

Everywhere you look — new life is blooming! Local photos capturing nature at its most beautiful buff.ly/9XUWsOU

Farrant's 'Hide not thou thy face' was among the most admired anthems of its time. His background in theatre is evident in the work's word-setting, which is direct and expressive in style. 2025 marks the 'possible' 500th anniversary of his birth.

A new blog post: Read all about John and the giant truffle! buff.ly/IUG7KE5

Here's a chance to workshop a new unpublished work by John Rutter, under his own direction. buff.ly/IF9YilM

Here's a playlist to bring the peaceful feeling of the countryside to you.

Come and sing in July? For a list of all 2025 events, visit buff.ly/wv7yLp8

Here is everyone together at the recording session #TheCambridgeSingers #RoyalPhilharmonicOrchestra and Taplow Choirs

It might not feel wintry here in the UK, but today we’re celebrating 50 years since 'When Icicles Hang' was published—a six-piece cycle set to winter-themed poems by the likes of Campion and Shakespeare.

Shades of purple in the garden today. #gardening #springflowers #nature #sunnydays #newlife Spoti.fi/4kb4mAQ

Gabriel Fauré’s instinct for vocal writing ensures melodies that are as grateful for the singer as they are heart-easing for the listener. Listen here to 'Cantique de Jean Racine' on what would have been his 180th birthday.

We've been recording! Watch out for more info coming soon...

Look who's coming this way! #swan #nature #newfamily

Starting a new choir term with a whole folder of music to learn? ChoirGuides is an online tool to help singers learn their vocal parts. If sight-reading isn't your strong suit and you'd like a helping hand, this might be something you would find useful. buff.ly/m015IqQ

Starting a new choir term with a whole folder of music to learn? ChoirGuides is an online tool to help singers learn their vocal parts. If sight-reading isn't your strong suit and you'd like a helping hand, give it a try! buff.ly/m015IqQ

'Let's celebrate, and support, something that we as a nation do exceptionally well.' JR buff.ly/uPfh50p

Fancy a sing? All upcoming singing day information can be found at johnrutter.com buff.ly/DFcRtY4

We hope you've enjoyed listening to our selection of tracks throughout this week; here is the final playlist of the series - for Easter Sunday. buff.ly/8NKYREH

Have a listen to our playlist of music for Good Friday. buff.ly/RTktjsG

A mini playlist of music for Maundy Thursday, from John Rutter and The Cambridge Singers buff.ly/wWGwfXZ

This Thursday, John will be conducting a concert of music by Mozart - the towering and glorious Great Mass in C minor; the evergreen 'Linz' Symphony, and a Mozart rarity: the delightful Regina Caeli. #oxfordphilharmonicorchestra Get your tickets here: buff.ly/gGxv8lx

Here's our mini playlist for Palm Sunday. Look out for more playlists, coming this week... buff.ly/3eci9Eg

As Chichester Cathedral celebrates 950 years of history this year, it is looking to the future with a major initiative to preserve one of its most treasured traditions—its music. buff.ly/MmBNUP6 Here is their new recording of 'The Lord Bless You and Keep You'

A wonderful weekend spent in the historic Roman city of Rimini, Italy.

Johann Sebastian Bach was born on this day 340 years ago in 1685. Here is his toweringly magnificent motet 'Singet dem Herrn'.

Here they come: the first signs of spring!

One of my favourite musical evocations of the coming of spring, from a composer who loved nature . . . JR www.youtube.com/watch?v=gozZ...

A beautiful day in Worcester on Saturday, with more tenors than basses signed up!

The annual Christmas Celebration at the Royal Albert Hall is now on sale! buff.ly/9eESHuI

Choral singers: if you have difficulty with pitching your line and finding your notes, you may find ChoirGuides helpful. The online tool helps you highlight your voice part, so that your line stands out. buff.ly/m015IqQ