John Rutter - The Inside Voice

English composer John Rutter shared with J.W. Pepper his insights about choral music at the American Choral Directors Association conference in 2019. In this video, he discusses some unexpected moments in his career, whether he considers himself a composer or songwriter, and how international standards have changed for choral music.

Created by J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Produced by Kathy Fernandes & Rocco Richardson
Filmed by Rocco Richardson & Frank Guardino
Edited by Rocco Richardson
Interviewer: Tom Sabatino
Featuring: John Rutter

Music in the video:

Intro video provided by Oxford University Press – Oxford Academic (YouTube)

[garyhinkle]

Thank You, John Rutter For The Continuing Gift Of Your Glorious Music 🎶

[MattWoods]

"It's not easy to craft a tune that the world will remember, but it's worth the try" - Thank you, Mr Rutter, for giving the world countless melodies that enlighten and bring text to life!

[mhlpmb]

Thank you so much for blessing us with your wonderful gift that God has given you, John Rutter.

[raymondhummel]

My eyes have just recently been open to the wonderful work John Rutter does on his choral pieces. He is truly an inspiration to all who love to sing and touch the souls of others.

[davidwahler]

What a lovely few minutes listening to the words and ideas of this wonderful man. Like his music, his thoughts display as effortless and true. His music has played a large influence on my musical life; a Rutter melody leaps off the page into the listener’s heart. Thank you John Rutter for your life of following your ‘calling’.

[realvictorige]

Thank you so much for your gift to the world... We are really grateful.

[jenniferbate]

Can’t thank you enough for your beautiful inspiring and comforting compositions. 🌺

[davidpresler]

This is a momentous testament to a profoundly beautiful legacy!

[miguelastor]

Excellent that Maestro Rutter talks about aethetic issues of contemporary music and I think it is very courage of him, to stand melody and tonal music on the top, in a time when this could be "politically" incorrect in aethetic terms.

[debbieblunn]

Your choral music is beautiful and I could sing it all day.. it’s played a big part in very important events in my family, particularly Weddings.

[marcfranke]

4:30 I don't agree ! Wagner wrote so many beautiful tunes in his operas, and so did composers like Debussy (Claire de lune) and Stravinsky (Firebird, Petruschka).