Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter

John Rutter (Performer), Cambridge Singers (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: John Rutter, Cambridge Singers
• Audio CD (January 1, 1984)
• 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.com Sales Rank: #115,438 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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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

Product 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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most beautiful music ever created, August 4, 1999

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

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!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.