Choral Composer John Rutter

British composer John Rutter's carols and other seasonal choral music have been an indispensable part of Christmas celebrations worldwide for over 40 years. He talks with Jill Pasternak about his new release John Rutter: A Christmas Festival; it is the first Christmas recording from John Rutter and the Cambridge Singers in almost 20 years, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Farnham Youth Choir.

• Listen to John Rutter's Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind, lyrics by William Shakespeare
• Listen to John Rutter's The Lord Bless You and Keep You, sung by the Westminster Abbey Choir in 2007

More Information:

• More about John Rutter
• More about the CD John Rutter: A Christmas Festival