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Donald Macleod is in conversation with John Rutter, one of the world's most successful and popular living composers.

John discusses some of his most significant childhood experiences, whose influences continue to resonate in his most recent music.

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Mon 21 Dec 2009 12:00

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  • John Rutter

    Shepherd's Pipe Carol

    Performer: Allmänna Sången Performer: Uppsala Kammarorkester Performer: Cecilia Rydinger Alin (Conductor)

    • BIS, BISNLCD5028,.
    • 16.
  • John Rutter

    Come down O love divine

    Performer: Elin Manahan Thomas (soprano) Performer: The Cambridge Singers Performer: John Rutter (Conductor)

    • Collegium, COLCD 129,.
    • 13.
  • John Rutter

    A Gaelic Blessing

    Performer: The Choir of St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle Performer: Roger Judd (organ) Performer: Timothy Byram-Wigfield (conductor)

    • Delphian DCD34048.
    • 1.
  • John Rutter

    Mass of the Children

    Performer: Angharad Gryffydd-Jones (soprano) Performer: Jeremy Huw Williams (baritone) Performer: Choir of Clare College, Cambridge Performer: Farnham Youth Choir Performer: Clare Chamber Ensemble Performer: James McVinnie (organ) Performer: Timothy Brown (conductor)

    • Naxos, 8.557922,.

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  • Mon 21 Dec 2009 12:00

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