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Be Thou My Vision: Sacred Music by John Rutter

10/1/2004, 21 Tracks, 1:15:09

Featuring

  • John Rutter
  • Caroline Ashton
  • David Rix
  • Cambridge Singers
  • City of London Sinfonia

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Recording & Production

The tracks on this album were recorded in various locations, including the Great Hall of University College School, the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral, and Henry Wood Hall in London.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album is a compilation of John Rutter's church anthems, gathered from several previous Cambridge Singers recordings.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Almost all of John Rutter's church music was written in response to commissions or invitations, often for special occasions or anniversaries.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

The term 'anthem' refers to a piece of music for choir sung in a church service, and can be short or long, simple or complex, accompanied or a cappella.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

John Rutter, the composer, prefers the orchestral versions of his anthem accompaniments because he loves writing for orchestra.

Source: Booklet

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