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Born on September 24, 1945, John Rutter is from London, United Kingdom. Public records list John Rutter as a conductor, composer and choir director. The age as of 2026 is 81. Education on record includes Clare College. Awards on record include Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Knight Bachelor (2024) and honorary doctorate (2014).
My Take
John Rutter occupies a rare space in classical music: a living composer whose work is genuinely beloved by amateur choirs worldwide, not just academics. I find that remarkable. While much of twentieth-century composition fled toward dissonance, Rutter doubled down on tenderness and accessible beauty, and earned a knighthood for it. Some critics dismiss that as too sweet, but I think writing music that ordinary people actually want to sing is its own kind of mastery. Founding the Cambridge Singers and his own label shows a craftsman determined to control his sound. I respect that quiet conviction enormously.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Rutter
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ラター
- Reading
- じょん・らたー
- Born
- September 24, 1945 (age 81)
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- conductor / composer / choir director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
2. Background
- University
- Clare College
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 2024 Knight Bachelor
- 2014 honorary doctorate
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Requiem |
| Notable work | Magnificat |
| Notable work | Bang! |
| Notable work | Five Childhood Lyrics |
| Notable work | Gloria |
| Notable work | Mass of the Children |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://johnrutter.com
- Xhttps://x.com/johnmrutter
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Rutter
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%A9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q505614
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John Rutter born?
John Rutter was born on September 24, 1945 and is 81 years old.
Where is John Rutter from?
John Rutter is from London, United Kingdom.
What does John Rutter do?
John Rutter works as conductor, composer, choir director.
Where did John Rutter study?
John Rutter attended Clare College.
What is John Rutter known for?
John Rutter's notable works include Requiem, Magnificat, Bang!.
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