Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter

John Rutter (Performer), Cambridge Singers (Performer), The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: John Rutter, Cambridge Singers, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
• Audio CD (June 26, 2000)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Collegium
• ASIN: B0000031GX
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,632 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate compilation of Rutter's best choral music, October 15, 1998

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Jeff Hanson ([e-mail]) (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter (Audio CD)

Much has been said of John Rutter's ability to bring out the best in his choirs..."Gloria" is no exception. All three movements of the title piece are splendidly performed by the Cambridge Singers, soundly accompanied by a world-class brass choir and organ. A perfect integration of instrument and voice highlights one of Rutter's best sacred works yet, as the composer combines both the reverence and the joy one experiences with the spiritual. Filling out the program is a wide variety of Rutter's single anthems, from the joyous "Praise Ye The Lord" and "All Things Bright and Beautiful", to the haunting but beautiful arrangement of "God Be In My Head", based on the 150th Psalm, and his arrangement of "The Lord Is My Shepherd", a piece originally released as the centerpiece of his "Requiem". A wonderful album, "Gloria" will stir the soul and warm the heart.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most beautiful music ever created, August 3, 1999

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Martin Amon ([e-mail]) (Grand Rapids, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter (Audio CD)

I believe John Rutter has captured the essence of God's beauty and grace. The musical progressions coupled with the text offer the listener a pleasing sound to the ear and a moving spiritual experience in the heart. The "Gloria" CD contains a wonderful sample of a genious composer!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter, October 23, 2003

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Robert V. Ely, III (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter (Audio CD)

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.