John Rutter Christmas Music

Depicting a journey to the Bethlehem stable where Jesus was born, this lilting original carol features both the lower and upper voices separately before joining together in glorious harmony. The third verse

This touching carol sets a tender text by G.K. Chesterton. From Carols for Choirs 6.

In this original carol by John Rutter, a lilting 3/4 meter carries the listener gently through the familiar Christmas story, beautifully depicted in a text by the composer and expressed through artful

Four centuries of Christmas carols are represented in this handsome collection that is approaching half a century of use with choirs throughout the world. The entire range of choral expression is offered

Setting original words by the artist Marc Bratcher, this tender and evocative carol for unaccompanied SATB choir is suitable for performance at Christmas or Epiphany. The work opens with a gently flowing

William Blake's poem provides a tender text for this lullaby to the infant Jesus. Alternating between a cappella and accompanied passages with organ, this motet-like original setting swells with the

This Shakespearean text is explored in the remarkable Rutter style, giving you an ideal selection for your winter concert or any other performance occasion.

Setting a well-loved medieval text, this effective piece paints the story of Jesus' birth through lyrical melodies and beautiful harmonic surprises.

This carol recounts the Christmas story from the perspective of Joseph. Two expressive verses are taken by the solo baritone, with the chorus performing a refrain infused with expectancy and wonder. In the

Originally published in the Carols for Choirs 2 collection, Rutter's classic arrangement of this well-known carol is energetic and joyful. The memorable and buoyant melody is supported and driven by lively

This sprightly setting of a sixteenth-century English text tells the tale of a jolly shepherd named Wat. With upbeat triple meter and a joyous message, this John Rutter carol features imaginative,

Although first published in 1974, the John Rutter carol, Jesus Child, remains just as fresh today as it was when first issued.

For sopranos, altos, and unison men with piano, organ or orchestra, this collection includes nine of John Rutter's most popular Christmas carols rescored by the composer into three parts. From Star

John Rutter has created a gentle and lyrical setting of the well-known 15th-century English text, A Babe Is Born All of a May, to Bring Salvation unto Us. The SATB divisi voices and soprano solo

Rutter creatively sets this timeless German carol for SATB divisi a cappella voices. With a floating feeling like the branches of the tree, the carol begins with chorus "ahs" and melody in the soprano part.

This joyful, sprightly carol comes from Sir David Willcocks: A Celebration in Carols. With its uplifting 7/8 time signature, memorable melody, rich and diverse textures, and delightful orchestral

This charming carol, composed in 1975 by Barbara Bell, was discovered by John Rutter, who enlisted the help of John Suchet and Classic FM to track down the composer. This Christmas lullaby is haunting in

This distinctive setting, for choir and organ, of the traditional Cornish carol is a welcome addition to the Rutter Anniversary Editions series.

"What sweeter music can we bring than a carol for to sing the birth of Christ, our heavenly King."  This tender setting of the traditional carol text has become one of John Rutter's most cherished