John Rutter is one of the best known and most performed composers alive, and he has always had a strong connection to choral music and Christmas. In this interview with Chi-chi Nwanoku from 2017, he talks about his musical education, his lifelong association with Clare College, Cambridge and much more, picking out some of his favourite music along the way.
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John Rutter is one of the best known and most performed composers alive, and he has always had a strong connection to choral music and Christmas. In this interview with Chi-chi Nwanoku from 2017, he talks about his musical education, his lifelong association with Clare College, Cambridge and much more, picking out some of his favourite music along the way.
Composer & Conductor
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