Early John Rutter
Daniel G. Berk | West Bloomfield, Michigan | 08/23/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This collection first introduced John Rutter to most of us. The recordings were made 30 years ago, when Rutter, in his early 20's, was directing the choir at Clare College. This was a big hit when it was first released on LP. In fact, for the first couple of years, if you didn't buy the LP early in the season, you could forget it. The record store would be sold outThe unique Rutter choral sound was apparent from the first, particularly on his own compositions: Shepherd's Pipe Carol and Nativity Carol. Now, many years and several recordings later, Rutter's work has lost none of its beauty or appeal."
Delicious carol arrangements by Rutter--a holiday MUST HAVE
J. Krohn | Minneapolis, MN United States | 11/28/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Delicious Rutter carol arrangements with beautiful pure singing by Clare College Singers of Cambridge, England.I was delighted to find "Carols from Clare" which includes 11 of the 12 recordings of my Capitol International Series LP recording , "Christmas in Cambridge, " featuring the Clare College Singers and Orchestra, Rutter as arranger.NEVER THOUGHT I'D FIND !!! It has been my FAVORITE Christmas holiday recording for 19 years. Only piece missing is "Of the Father's Love Begotten" which I will be searching for, of course, on another Rutter CD."
Excellent Choral Music for the holiday season
J. Krohn | 11/05/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When this beautiful choral music of the holidays fills your home, it will fill you with the most traditional and peaceful holiday feelings. Directed by John Rutter, the premiere choral director and musical arranger from Cambridge, England, the music will become to you the epitome of the christmas season. The music is old English, traditional, religious songs that help to support the truest meanings of christmas. Please give it a try. You will love it."