Description
John Rutter writes of his latest recording "Any composer interested in vocal and choral music is both inspired and nourished by poetry. Second only to music, words are my great love, and from my earliest years I have enjoyed seeking out poetry that seems to invite musical setting. This album brings together some of my recent choral music where the words provided the first inspiration and the music followed." 'In the Poet's Garden features choral settings of Shakespeare, Wordsworth, James Weldon Johnson, Charles Causley and others, by John Rutter.Featuring Melanie Marshall (mezzo-soprano), Roderick Williams (baritone), The Cambridge Singers, Taplow Young Voices, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Catrin Finch (harp) and Matthew Jorysz (solo piano), the recording contains a choral celebration, a cycle of Charles Causley settings for mixed choir and harp; 'Three Shakespeare Songs' for unaccompanied mixed choir and 'When music sounds'.