The Magnificat is Mary’s song of praise in the Gospel of Luke. John Rutter’s setting is influenced by Latin music.

PORT TOWNSEND — When contemporary British composer John Rutter set out to write his “Magnificat,” he wanted something buoyant and full of light. The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East ...

John Rutter’s seven-movement setting of the “Magnificat,” Virgin Mary’s hymn of praise, takes listeners on a musical journey. “There’s a combination of really rhythmic and exuberant music in some ...

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, as the song goes, and that’s true for the Central Oregon Mastersingers. The premier concert choir will perform contemporary composer John Rutter’s ...

Sopranos Carey Hackett and Julia Fernandez will share Magnificat’s solo soprano roles. Guest performer Henderson has been the Director of Music and Organist at the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church ...

It is again time to ring in the holiday season with Sierra Nevada College Concert Choir’s 33rd annual Winter Concert. This year concerts are not the usual Thursday and Saturday. Instead, performances ...

John Rutter is one of the world's most popular choral composers, and his Christmas music helped make him famous. His settings of traditional carols and his original Christmas compositions have become ...

Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) announced that the Hershey Community Chorus has been invited to participate in a performance of John Rutter's Magnificat on the DCINY Concert ...

Lehigh Valley audiences have heard several significant musical premieres over the years. Haydn’s “The Creation” oratorio had its national debut here, and so did Bach’s “Mass in B minor.” Now the ...

The TrueNorth Chorale and Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Richard Fortney, will present their Christmas Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at Avon Lake Presbyterian Church, 32340 Electric Blvd. in ...