John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
Release Date: 31 July 2005
Label: Collegium / Collegium Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 040888051626
Genres: Classical
Description
This album explores the secular works of John Rutter. Fancies is a cycle of six settings of Elizabethan poetry, described by the composer as 'music for a summer's evening.'
When Icicles Hang, another choral cycle with orchestra, is a winter piece, best known for its bitter-sweet setting of Shakespeare's Blow, blow, thou winter wind.
The Five Childhood Lyrics, for unaccompanied choir, take a group of simple rhymes and set them in a spirit of fun and fairytale.
The Suite Antique for flute, harpsichord and strings, consists of six short movements ranging from a simple, classic 'aria' to an upbeat 'jazz waltz'.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
"… A must have for lovers of good choral music…" - The Northern Echo
"… one of the most attractive choral records in recent months…" - Gramophone
"…Rutter means good music, splendidly played and sung and excellent recordings …" - Evening Star
Tracklisting
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Wayne Marshall (organ)
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers and Orchestra
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia, Patricia Forbes (soprano)
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, BBC Concert Orchestra, Melanie Marshall (mezzo-soprano)
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, Helen Gough (baroque cello), William Hunt (violone), Wayne Mars
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
