London Zoo (ZSL) celebrates its bicentenary this year! Here’s “London Zoo”, a track from 'In the Poet’s Garden' — our latest release, with words by JR recalling his childhood visits.

New choir term? New pieces to learn? Or do you simply love singing for fun? ChoirGuides is a choral learning aid designed to support singers as they get to know new repertoire. If you’re studying one of these works, help is at hand! www.choirguides.com

Celebrating a publishing anniversary: 30 years of Psalmfest! This nine-movement work, using texts from the Psalms, is rich, varied, and full of emotion. Here is 'The Lord is my Shepherd' buff.ly/egL7BSr

A squirrel on the trellis and Egyptian geese in the tree. Friends in high places!

So far, we have sent A Ukrainian Prayer, to over 9500 singers and choirs around the world! It is free of charge to anyone who would like a copy. Fll in this form and you will receive it in the next few days, by email: bit.ly/RequestAUkra... Further information can be found here: buff.ly/kctNrsN

Who has been traipsing in the garden?

And just like that, it's Epiphany! lnk.to/MusicforEpiphany

"Here’s a playlist to bring you a few peaceful moments today. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas" lnk.to/RelaxingSeasonal

Snowdrops and blossom already? 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

Exciting news! 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! bit.ly/481cQY9

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. 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.

Hang on, Nottingham... 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. buff.ly/yFfqPkN

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!

"And give you peace." buff.ly/ziPIbDj

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

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

It's going to be a busy December! Limited tickets available - bit.ly/4ox2sNc

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 👀

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!

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

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

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 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