I Sing of a Maiden: 5 New Carols by John Rutter

Featuring

John Roberts
John Rutter
Jonathan Brown
Grace Davidson
Cambridge Singers
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Anonymous (Christmas)

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Composer Biography

John Rutter, the composer and conductor of this album, is also the conductor of The Cambridge Singers, the mixed-voice choir featured on this recording.

Composition History

"Joseph's Carol" was composed in 2020 during the Covid pandemic for a filmed Christmas tribute to the Oxford vaccine team, featuring Sir Bryn Terfel as soloist.

Composition History

John Rutter's setting of "I sing of a maiden" was originally written for solo voice in the 1970s and rediscovered in 2020, then rewritten for mixed choir.

Recording & Production

This album was recorded in St John's Smith Square, London, on July 12th and 13th, 2021.

Composition History

The arrangement of "Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen" was inspired by Bach's extended chorale treatments and was originally conceived for The King's Singers and oboist Albrecht Mayer.

Composition History

"Christ our Emmanuel" originated as an instrumental piece called "Lullaby for Ana Gwen," written for harpist Catrin Finch in 2012, and was later adapted into a Christmas carol at the suggestion of choral conductor Nicol Matt.

Composition History

"Suzi's Carol" was commissioned in 2017 by choral conductor Suzi Digby, a personal friend of John Rutter, and is named in recognition of her contributions to choral music.