Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of sacred music with John Rutter's "Sing, Ye Heavens: Hymns for All Time." Released on August 1, 2000, under the Collegium label, this choral masterpiece spans a rich 76 minutes, offering a diverse collection of hymns that transcend time and tradition. Rutter, renowned for his evocative compositions and arrangements, curates a selection that includes both familiar favorites and lesser-known gems, all rendered with the exquisite precision and emotional depth that define his work.
From the majestic "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" to the uplifting "Amazing Grace," each track is a testament to the enduring power of hymns to inspire and comfort. The album seamlessly blends classic hymns like "All Things Bright and Beautiful" and "Morning Has Broken" with more contemplative pieces such as "Drop, Drop, Slow Tears" and "Vexilla Regis." Rutter's arrangements, performed with the skill and passion of top-tier vocal ensembles, bring a fresh yet reverent perspective to these timeless melodies.
Whether you're seeking solace, inspiration, or simply the joy of beautiful music, "Sing, Ye Heavens: Hymns for All Time" is a treasure trove of choral artistry. It's an album that invites you to reflect, celebrate, and connect with the spiritual and emotional depth of these beloved hymns, all through the masterful lens of John Rutter.
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Tracks
O God, Our Help in Ages PastWilliam Croft, John Rutter, John Scott, City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers
The King of Love My Shepherd IsTraditional, John Rutter, Thelma Owen, The Cambridge Singers
A Mighty FortressMartin Luther, John Rutter, John Scott, City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers
Veni, Creator SpiritusJohn Rutter, The Cambridge Singers
Lo! He Comes With Clouds DescendingCharles Wesley, John Rutter, John Scott, City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers
Love Divine, All Loves ExcellingRowland H. Pritchard, Charles Wesley, John Rutter, John Scott, The Cambridge Singers
Pange linguaAnonymous, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceTraditional, John Rutter, John Scott, The Cambridge Singers
Vexilla regisAnonymous, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers
Drop, Drop, Slow TearsOrlando Gibbons, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers
When I Survey the Wondrous CrossEdward Miller, John Rutter, John Scott, The Cambridge Singers
Christ the Lord Is Risen Todaylyra Davidica, John Rutter, John Scott, City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers
Be Thou My VisionTraditional, John Rutter, Thelma Owen, The Cambridge Singers
All Things Bright and BeautifulTraditional, John Rutter, Thelma Owen, The Cambridge Singers
Morning Has BrokenTraditional, John Rutter, Thelma Owen, The Cambridge Singers
Amazing GraceTraditional, John Rutter, Thelma Owen, The Cambridge Singers
We Plough the Fields and ScatterJohann Abraham Peter Schulz, John Rutter, Thelma Owen, The Cambridge Singers
Glory to Thee, My God, This NightThomas Tallis, John Rutter, The Cambridge Singers
The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is EndedClement Cotterill Scholefield, John Rutter, John Scott, The Cambridge Singers
Eternal GodJohn Rutter, John Scott, The Cambridge Singers
Christ Is Made the Sure FoundationHenry Purcell, John Rutter, John Scott, City of London Sinfonia, The Cambridge Singers
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