John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 17hThank you @spotify for adding 'Was I the lamb?' to the New Classical playlist: bit.ly/4yut071 030
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026COMING SOON! A brand-new Christmas release with The Cambridge Singers and the @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social. johnrutter.com/news-feature... 072
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026So THAT explains why there’s not a single windfall from the apple tree! #HungryBadger #Wildlife #GardenVisitors #AppleTree 061
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026'Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.' bit.ly/4zDFaeU 061
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 25/08/2026What a wonderful weekend at the Charles Wood Festival of Music and Summer School Armagh. A highlight was the unveiling of a beautiful new bust of Charles Wood, sculpted by Naomi Sander of Studio Sander and Sander — a lasting tribute marking 100 years since the composer’s death 020
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 19/08/2026'Everybody tells me who has sung in a choir that they feel better for doing it.' JR For information about upcoming Singing Days and events, visit buff.ly/tYcFqxd 061
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 03/08/202635 years ago, Magnificat was published. How can that be? Time has certainly flown! If you'd like to revisit it—or hear it for the first time—you can listen on your favourite platform. buff.ly/qRXgQdw 050
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Bard's Eye View - published today by Oxford University Press, John's trio of Shakespeare settings brings together 'O mistress mine', 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?', and 'Sigh no more, ladies'. buff.ly/jQmpaYa 040
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 27/07/2026The summer holidays are underway! Here's our playlist for lazy summer days. We hope you'll find time to slow down, relax and enjoy this selection of music. lnk.to/LazyDaysRutter 030
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Fancy attending a singing day in September? More information can be found on buff.ly/VeNu9oF 010
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 17/07/2026This week we remember Sir Charles Wood who died 100 years ago on 12th July 1926. Here is Hail, Gladdening Light, performed by The Cambridge Singers under the direction of John Rutter. buff.ly/njPefpf "Now we are come to the sun's hour of rest, The lights of evening round us shine..." 040
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 14/07/2026More wandering wildlife in front of the trail camera! We know the badger, but is that an otter? Any wildlife experts able to confirm? 061
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Various recorded albums, supposedly by me, have just appeared on streaming platforms and download sites. These are fakes, created via AI by criminals. DO NOT buy/stream them or any tracks from them. We are taking all possible steps to have them taken down. JR 157
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Choral music is wonderfully participatory. The thing that strikes me most strongly when I go around the country taking Come and Sing days is how people feel in some way lifted up and their troubles have gone. They just feel more whole, somehow more complete. Walking on air at the end of the day. JR 070
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 30/06/2026With summer now well underway, and after a spell of glorious weather here in the UK, here's our seasonal playlist—a selection of music to accompany the long days and warm evenings! buff.ly/ZBkmtcj 031
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 25/06/2026We’re really enjoying our trail camera. It's amazing to see just how much wildlife activity there is at 5am and to get a glimpse of the world waking up before sunrise. There are more wildlife photos to share with you all soon! 081
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 23/06/2026A unique opportunity for anyone who loves to sing to spend a summer evening in the glorious setting of Downside Abbey, performing a selection of beautiful choral works under John's direction. Friday 17th July: 7 - 9.30pm More details and booking information here: bit.ly/4vnEBTR 010
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Warmer (and sometimes uncomfortable!) nights are on the way. If the heat is keeping you awake in the small hours, we've put together a relaxing sleep playlist to help you drift off. buff.ly/fPEGo9y 020
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 11/06/2026I was useless at sport. One of the nicest things about singing in a choir was that I could still contribute to a team effort, even though it wasn't on the football field. JR Good luck to the teams! 0132
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Look what has just arrived in the post! Cityscapes: this refreshed three-movement version of Partita for Orchestra (1976) brings together three contrasting city portraits into a single orchestral work. 050
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 05/06/2026John's latest blog: Nigel and the cultural shift We all want to achieve Nigel's goal of bringing the genius and transformative power of music to everyone who has ears to hear. Why is it such a struggle to get that message across? buff.ly/4YOPHGa 020
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 02/06/2026New colours everywhere you look! 'Everything grows, everything has a season'. 050
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Coming 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. buff.ly/ti5JDwm 150
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 13/05/202650 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 and enjoyed by choirs and audiences around the world. If you’d like to listen, here’s a link: lnk.to/RutterGloria 080
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Now we finally know who’s been digging up the lawn and nibbling at the plants! Mystery solved. 030
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Join John and members of The Bach Choir for a unique opportunity to sing selected works from John’s cycle of spirituals 'Feel The Spirit' alongside a mixture of familiar favourites to bring some midsummer sunshine. buff.ly/9FdlM29 040
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Are you looking for something new to sing? Here are some seasonal pieces featured in ChoirGuides—why not take a look? ChoirGuides is a choral learning aid designed to help singers learn new repertoire, whether you’re preparing for rehearsal or simply enjoying singing at home. www.choirguides.com 030
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 11/04/2026'I believe in green things; all the gifts of earth; Growing up from tiny seeds that spring has brought to birth.' buff.ly/4sK6yaY 050
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Rehearsals are in full swing for tomorrow’s concert and Trinity Church Square is showing London at its best on such a glorious day. 070
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 05/04/2026Here's a playlist to celebrate hope and new beginnings. Happy Easter Sunday! lnk.to/EasterSunday 030
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 03/04/2026We hope you can find some quiet time to enjoy this gentle playlist of music for Good Friday. lnk.to/GoodFriday 161
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026A time to pause and reflect. Here is a short playlist of music for Maundy Thursday. lnk.to/MaundyThursday 030
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Take a little time to enjoy our Palm Sunday playlist. Look out for more mini-playlists throughout Holy Week—each one thoughtfully chosen to help you pause and reflect. lnk.to/PalmSunday 050
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 25/03/2026There’s only a very limited number of tickets left for these two events—don’t miss out! buff.ly/zqnA4WL 120
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 20/03/2026'I believe in Springtime: fresh and new and bright...' lnk.to/MusicforSpring 031
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Join John as he conducts the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra in a special celebratory concert marking his milestone birthday! bit.ly/4skDnaG 041
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 15/03/2026Celebrating everyone who has provided 'mothering' in our lives — nurture, care, guidance and encouragement. lnk.to/MotheringSunday 090
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 09/03/2026It's never too early to start planning for Christmas 🌟 Booking for the RPO's most festive performance of the year, John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration, at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday 4 December 2026, is now open! 🎟️ buff.ly/9Afjbz7 📷 Gurnoor Singh 030
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Spring is on the way! Anyone else seeing the first signs of colour in the garden? 060
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Bird Songs, premiered at The Proms last year, is a playful and uplifting work built around bird-themed texts. Find the sheet music here: bit.ly/4qYO8xU and look out for the recording coming soon! 070
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 21/02/2026These swans are nothing but persistent. They are at the door again! 090
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 18/02/2026We’ve created a mini playlist for Ash Wednesday — a collection of reflective, prayerful music to guide you into the season of Lent. lnk.to/AshWednesday 050
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 13/02/2026"If there are people you love, for goodness' sake tell them. Don't keep it to yourself." JR bit.ly/4aHOfbX 071
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 04/02/2026We have updated the Appearance Diary for 2026, with more on the way! buff.ly/5UgABUZ 020
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 01/02/2026Just enjoying the simple beauty of the garden at this time of year. 070
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 27/01/2026John's latest Blog: Masterstroke. Can music really have healing powers? bit.ly/463VSXy 021
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 23/01/2026London Zoo (ZSL) celebrates its bicentenary this year! Here’s “London Zoo”, a track from 'In the Poet’s Garden' — our latest release, with words by JR recalling his childhood visits. 020
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 21/01/2026New choir term? New pieces to learn? Or do you simply love singing for fun? ChoirGuides is a choral learning aid designed to support singers as they get to know new repertoire. If you’re studying one of these works, help is at hand! www.choirguides.com 041
John Rutter @johnrutter.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Celebrating a publishing anniversary: 30 years of Psalmfest! This nine-movement work, using texts from the Psalms, is rich, varied, and full of emotion. Here is 'The Lord is my Shepherd' buff.ly/egL7BSr 050
