John Rutter

Composer and conductor. Tweets by the team unless signed JR.

[John Rutter @johnmrutter]

Coming up in July.
A unique opportunity, for all who love to sing, to spend a summer’s evening in the glorious setting of Downside Abbey, performing a selection of beautiful choral works, under the direction of John. https://t.co/OvMI3IzuZZ

[John Rutter @johnmrutter]

50 years ago… how can that be?
On this day in 1976, ‘Gloria’ was published by Oxford University Press. 50 years later, the work continues to be performed by choirs and audiences around the world.
Listen on your favourite platform. https://t.co/NhsywMIM5g

[John Rutter @johnmrutter]

Now we finally know who’s been digging up the lawn and nibbling at the plants! Mystery solved.

[Richard Yarr MBE DL @musoman74]

A pleasure to welcome Sir @johnmrutter to Belfast on Saturday, as Patron of @CW_Armagh.

800 singers supporting the #charity and singing with joy, in Belfast Cathedral.

More of his music in this Sunday’s #SoundsSacred @bbcradioulster/@BBCSounds at 5pm.

#legend

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Rehearsals are in full swing for tomorrow’s concert and Trinity Church Square is showing London at its best on such a glorious day.

[John Rutter @johnmrutter]

Here's a playlist to celebrate hope and new beginnings. Happy Easter Sunday! https://t.co/vXAfwBQ3jG

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We hope you can find some quiet time to enjoy this gentle playlist of music for Good Friday. https://t.co/uC8BpZgEaB

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A time to pause and reflect.
Here is a short playlist of music for Maundy Thursday.
https://t.co/nTzCMZAqeM

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'I believe in Springtime: fresh and new and bright'.
https://t.co/x2AorwakKB

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Celebrating everyone who has provided 'mothering' in our lives — nurture, care, guidance and encouragement. https://t.co/d9wOxF19jM

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It's never too early to start planning for Christmas 🌟

Booking for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's festive performance, John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration, at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday 4 December 2026, is now open!

🎟️ https://t.co/wsRcaLLLdY

📷 Gurnoor Singh

[John Rutter @johnmrutter]

Here we go again...
The swans are on their way to the house for snacks!

[John Rutter @johnmrutter]

These swans are nothing but persistent.
They are at the door again!
#SWAN #NaturePhotography

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We’ve created a mini playlist for Ash Wednesday — a collection of reflective, prayerful music to guide you into the season of Lent. https://t.co/wVgqrrgDXS

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"If there are people you love, for goodness' sake tell them. Don't keep it to yourself." JR https://t.co/UGRDumcSoH

[John Rutter @johnmrutter]

Who has been traipsing in the garden?

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And just like that, it's Epiphany!
https://t.co/wgTI3Pnr3j

[John Rutter @johnmrutter]

Here’s a playlist to bring you a few peaceful moments today.
Merry Christmas to you all!
#WayneMarshall
https://t.co/8D0JLYXQld

[Clare College Choir @ClareChoir]

Don’t forget to tune in to @ClassicFM tomorrow evening for the broadcast of our @SinfoniaSmithSq concert ‘A John Rutter Christmas Celebration’, 5-7pm GMT!

@mrgrahamross @johnmrutter @ClareCollege @ClareChoir @harmoniamundi @IkonArtsMgmt

[John Rutter @johnmrutter]

Snowdrops and blossom already?
It seems way too early...