Candlelight Carol - John Rutter

Exultate Chamber Choir & Orchestra, Thomas Rossin, conductor. Rutter composed the words & music for this serene carol.

[@MMC-jp1gl]

Am I the only one sobbing like a baby listening to this on Christmas? God bless you all:+)

[@exrezcnm]

Rutters Christmas chorales always brings warm tears to my eyes

[@MMC-jp1gl]

Still sobbing. Merry Christmas everyone:+) May the Christ child and His Mother shower you all with their love, peace and joy this Christmas and always:+) God bless~

[@stephenfarthing3819]

This had me almost in tears en route to Wells on the 376 bus. This afternoon. I am hoping that at the Christmas Carol service on the 23rd December to hear it and perhaps to sing some of it. My own self. My brother passed away just last week! And this carol has become somewhat more special.

[@MMC-jp1gl]

@@stephenfarthing3819 Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. Soooooo sorry for your loss. Hang in there, k? God is probably using this for you to get closer to Him...always a good idea:+) God bless~

[@evanklein3549]

Tears every time. Such beauty

[@ladytube64]

John Rutter's music is from heaven !!

[@Highinsight7]

ESPECIALLY his Christmas ditties....!!!!!!!!

[@user-il5oq5df6l]

Another deeply moving modern-day Christmas carol from the pen of the great John Rutter.

[@Canuckmom128]

John Rutter is one of the greatest composers of his generation. Love the final acappella verse with the orchestra coming in on the verse. Lovely. Such a beautiful hymn.

[@leilagardner5147]

My favorite living composer, hands down.

[@stephenfarthing1522]

And the Chorister Composer of the 20th and 21st Centuries! Next to Sir John Stainer of the 19th century.

[@gilespepler1310]

This has to be the most beautiful and moving carol of all.

[@jlarryd]

Our choir sang this in church today. It was very special ❤. Thank you Mr Rutter for this amazing piece. It’s beautiful and powerful. My daughters favorite Christmas Song

[@sylviashaw1530]

This is one of my favourite John Rutter carols 👏❤️❤️

[@dangiles5307]

Although I sing in a small choir (8-10 voices at most), it is a piece like this that brings the feeling out and tears flowing. How I miss singing with my choir.

[@judyl5260]

My favorite Rutter...inspired me to go to London for his Christmas Concert at the Royal Albert Hall...one of the highlights of my travel

[@britannia55]

It’s about time he got a knighthood, he has written some of the loveliest music and songs, this is one of my favourites along with the Angel carol. I sing in a choir and get excited when we get to sing a Rutter hymn or carol

[@britannia55]

I have discovered that John Rutter turned down a Knighthood, he said that there are people more worthy to receive a Knighthood than himself. I say not in the eyes of the people that love your music

[@robinmiric2027]

He should get a knighthood !!!

[@mellifergold]

​@@britannia55 what could be worthier than heavenly music ?!?

[@bobmitchell211]

As someone who is now involved with more modern worship, i must say I miss these times. Used to sing in a choir in the 80's, and we did this with Mr Rutter once. Beautiful!

[@DeevenaJemima]

Wow...you got a chance to sing with the Master!!

[@7927jackpark]

Bob: Back in 2007, I had the nerve to actually nominate Mr. Rutter for British knighthood. Imagine, a Yank thinking he could do such a thing! Well, it turned out my letter actually reached the desk of the lady of the house at Buckingham and I guess she was quite taken with my 150-word correspondence, as two British agencies followed up with letters to me, acknowledging my letter. Mr. Rutter later told me he was quite content with his OBE honor alone.

[@theemrsg]

JK, I believe worship is always changing. Having different styles of worship is more a reflection of the diversity of the people God created, than people trying to be cool. I would never go to a church for tradition alone. The most important things are: is God leading me, and is the word of God taught faithfully. It doesn't matter what the worship is like if the teaching is leading you astray. Blessings

[@jponz85]

You're right Bob. Today's music just doesn't touch anything of the past. Something about modern music is lacking... doesn't have that feel anymore.

[@janehutson4212]

Learned this carol for Christmas Eve service. Have fallen in love with it!

[@stephenfarthing1522]

It's a few more months since I wrote some words some three months ago. The sense of both grief and determination to do this carol - somehow - remains intact and I remain that resolute to do so! I hope that I get to do it! God willing I will!

[@claudiaamaral7798]

Wonderful performance! So beautiful!

[@bobandmjwatson8038]

There is no music superior to that of John Rutter!

[@stephenfarthing1522]

I hope that I get to sing it at Christmas this year! I'm one step closer to the doing so.

[@odettefrancois4735]

Hermosa canción de navidad, coro y orquesta, saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱🎵🎤🎶🎻🎹💚🙏

[@guillermodelgadovelez1844]

Este villancico de John Rutter yo ni lo conocía ni lo había escuchado antes. Mas ahora, cada vez que lo escucho se me contrae el corazón de la emoción y casi me hace llorar, especialmente cada vez que las sopranos hacen esos crescendos en "Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo", y bueno, todas las demás voces son absolutamente magníficas, me parece como si este cántico hubiera sido compuesto expresamente para ellos, porque la excelsa delicadeza y el sentimiento que le imprimen, comenzando desde los pianíssimos hasta los crescendos, me hace escucharlo una y otra vez. A mí este villancico no me cabe ninguna duda de que permanecerá por muchísimas más generaciones, porque una melodía tan preciosa y de tan exquisita factura es absolutamente difícil de olvidar, y es tan profunda que debe quedarse en nuestro corazón para siempre.

[@stephenfarthing1522]

I feel something different! A great sense of sadness - three weeks before Christmas 2023 - my brother passed away! I still feel that even today and almost 4 months after his funeral service! I used the second verse at it. We were still in the Christmas season and I will want to do this on the 6th December of this year! Because I want to!

[@hollysmithconklin847]

Very beautiful, love his composition . Very thankful to God introduced to his music a multitude of years ago. A very blessed season in the past.

[@Highinsight7]

Of all of the Rutter tunes... this might be my THEE favorite!

[@spartansrace4293]

BBN, the Bible Broadcasting Network played this song on 12/7/23. I never new the title then then. God Bless you BBN. Merry Christmas 🎁

[@stephenfarthing3819]

Indeed! I can. Only agree!

[@trudiehurtubise2818]

SO BEAUTIFUL. . .HEAVENLY!

[@mararndar]

My choir sings this song every year

[@katiebrown7774]

SO so beautiful

[@DentonMan99]

Covid19 restrictions permitting, Leeds Philharmonic Chorus is hoping to present a concert of John Rutter's music at Leeds Town Hall on December 19th, with John Rutter himself conducting. I wonder if this will be one of the items we sing?

[@katetaylor3892]

Very reminiscent of the Rutter Requiem, which I must say is one of my favourites.

[@doracarry-on5453]

Fantastic glorious!!

[@JeremyWong194]

Probably the best live version on KZbin. Diction is excellent

[@HeavenlyLights]

Agree🥰🙏🏻♥️

[@lucas.wettersten]

i imagine hearing this on my way up to heaven

[@googleone9209]

Thank you so much!!! One of the most beautiful renditions on youtube!

[@HeavenlyLights]

Yes.♥️🙏🏻🥰

[@corneliamattes4691]

wonderful...❤

[@ic2264]

Delightful music ❤

[@williamfrank7565]

a special Christmas treat--THANK YOU

[@jezzaqc]

Love it!

[@kimeecleaton]

Really beautiful rendition.

[@davidstedeford387]

How do you capture The wind on the water? How do you count all the stars in the sky? How can you measure The love of a mother Or how can you write down A baby's first cry? Candlelight, angel light Firelight and star glow Shine on his cradle till breaking of dawn Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo! Angels are singing The Christ child is born Shepherds and wise men Will kneel and adore him Seraphim round him their vigil will keep Nations proclaim him Their Lord and their Saviour But Mary will hold him And sing him to sleep Candlelight, angel light Firelight and star glow Shine on his cradle till breaking of dawn Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo! Angels are singing The Christ child is born Find him at Bethlehem laid in a manger Christ our Redeemer asleep in the hay Godhead incarnate and hope of salvation A child with his mother That first Christmas Day Candlelight, angel light Firelight and star glow Shine on his cradle till breaking of dawn Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo! Angels are singing The Christ child is born Angels are singing The Christ child is born Songwriter: John Rutter

[@HeavenlyLights]

ThankYou. Merry Christmas 2022🔔🎄🎶❣️❄️✨🧚🏻‍♀️🌺

[@marumota9611]

Thanks for the lyrics 🤩

[@wickedphant0m]

Beautifully done

[@susanflakes6968]

Just right, John...

[@chevybob9836]

Beautiful

[@Luca-gj9xn]

You are very good and this song is really beautiful! My choir sang it during one of our last performances. Part of the arrangment is original. Write this in the search. You're going to love it for sure! Corale Novarmonia - Candlelight Carol (J. Rutter)

[@soleeombra6261]

It's really wonderful! :)

[@johnmelmer8606]

heavenly

[@jeanherndon1015]

BEAUTIFUL. I'm using this U-Tube Version while practicing for Cherokee Chorale (Canton, GA) Christmas concert to be presented 12/14 & 15. If you are listening to this on your computer, you might want to turn down the volume if the tones will be altered by the small speakers.

[@giulianireje6644]

Fantastic

[@christopherwillert6039]

THE GLENDORA CALIFORNIA STAKE Choir CHRIST MAS MANY YEARS SOUNDS GLORIST

[@gustavoluisdivico3094]

Muy bueno....gracias....a cuidarse ....un abrazo.

[@annieramlogan]

So satisfying.

[@marietrudel9657]

This would be a beautiful one to do with ASL interpreter. Beautiful images.

[@anniemignon7113]

Rythme sud américain évangélique

[@thebrickbesties174]

2020??????

[@Lizsi1812]

Where can I get this music from? where can I buy the music sheets??? I really need the flute solo parts! Any help will be really appreciated!!! Thank you!

[@maestroz25]

Vilma Lizeth Rodríguez www.jwpepper.com/Candlelight-Carol/1576248.item#/

[@wktorzjawinski2052]

Dear @@maestroz25, 🌟 Re: 😇 *Gott der Herr hat sie gezählet* 🕯️

[@para321mt]

Why do I think smaltzy when I hear this? I like Look at the World and many other choral pieces. Perhaps it is the harp!

[@Baccatube79]

What's after utter kitsch? Rutter kitsch!

[@roddykes854]

Me tttttoooooooo