John Rutter: A Tribute to Sir Stephen Cleobury

A tribute by composer John Rutter to Sir Stephen Cleobury.

[outlookesp]

You are such a gentle and gracious soul John Rutter I regret never meetinhg you but loved your music as a boy and young man. Still

[mibi]

Thank you John Rutter for such a wonderful tribute to the late Sir Srephen Cleobury. He will be missed by many for his great music and his caring for and devotion to Kings College Choir.

[claireakaforestgreenorgang]

What a beautiful commentary, Mr. Rutter. I enjoyed it.

[jimmykouba]

Heartbroken here. Over the years I have heard King's College Choir and enjoyed every moment of it. RIP Sir Stephen Cleobury, your style of directing choral music will live on in many hearts. Mr. Rutter thank you for your tribute and music.

[KennnnnnyTucky]

Still hard to believe that he's gone. He provided the soundtrack to Christmas for 37 years and so many other achievements beyond that. Huge talent. RIP.

[shoshannafachima]

Thank you sir John Rutter for the beautiful tribute to the late sir Steven cleobury.he will be missed.
This is such a great loss for the world of music and more specifically to the realm of goal and liturgical music.may his memory be forever blessed and may his soul rejoice in heavens realm

[rmlectronicsuk]

With best wishes to you all. A very sad year. Robert Denton, (Chorister, Leeds Parish Church 1963 - 1971). RIP Stephen. Condolences to the wider Family.

[Panhorst]

Brother Sir Stephen Cleobury is directing music with the children of God in Paradise. We will miss him but see him again. Grace and peace to all in Christ. 🙂

[georgemurphy]

Church music's top job.
Stephen gave new meaning to the experience. John Rutter is the consummate figure chosen to present this fine tribute.
Wonderful chapel, wonderful organ and the ultimate helmsman - Stephen Cleobury RIP.

[nantalagafirma]

Thank you Sir for this moving tribute. He will be surely missed. May he rest with the Angels.

[PGF]

A very noble tribute! I last chatted with Stephen just before one of his farewell concerts in KCC, and by way of explaining a long silence of over two years, mentioned that this was because I had been seriously ill with cancer. He never mentioned his own. The first I heard of it was upon reading one of his obituaries. How modest is that! A very nice and approachable person, it is so sad that he was only able to enjoy barely a couple of months of his well-earned retirement.

[johnfair]

How could we expect less from John Ritter. This is a major loss to the music world, but his preparation of the choir and advancement of cathedral music is wonderful... Rest In Peace Sir Stephen. Look down and smile on your protégés as they take the fruits of your labor into Christmas 2019 and beyond.

[MarekMichalakMusic]

What sweeter words for and about Sir Stephen Cleobury.

Even as an amateur musician who never personally met Stephen, I was deeply moved and inspired by his work for two decades.
His work represented the absolute pinnacle of standards in music making.

Sir Stephen's untimely passing leaves a huge void.
But his musical legacy is immeasurable and he left us with many wonderful recordings and musical arrangements to remember and honour him by.


RIP Sir Stephen Cleobury, you gentle giant of choral and cathedral music. We owe you so much

[amapparatistkwabena]

What a lovely and moving tribute to Sir Stephen Cleobury. Condolences to the family and to Kings College Choir family as well from Berne, Switzerland.

[facitenonvictimarum]

I can't find words to truly express my sorrow, I admired him so much -- an unlikely hero, 5300 miles from here in California.

[robyn]

Thank you for this wonderful tribute. Thank you also so much Sir John Rutter for your wonderful music. It has given me enormous pleasure over the years and you gave my bedridden friend many hours of joy in her last years. Your music is my favourite music of all. My friend requested two of your pieces for her funeral. I give you my heartfelt thank you.

[rodwhitticase]

Fine words from John Rutter. RIP Sir Stephen. From Hong Kong.

[GARLOVMUZ]

Sad Time For Music
R.I.P Stephen Cleobury
Thank You For The Gift Of Your
Music 🎵

[theresapoelman]

What a beautiful and moving tribute <3 .

[kiltlvr]

The world has lost a champion of choral sacred music. Kings provided the soundtrack to my life with Stephen Cleobury at its helm.