There is a flower (John Rutter) - The Gesualdo Six

There is a flower • Music by John Rutter • Performed by The Gesualdo Six, directed by Owain Park • Filmed at St James Sussex Gardens, London
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This track comes from our second album, ‘Christmas’, a programme that reaches across the ages inspired by the mystery and joy of the festive season.
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About the music
John Rutter composed ‘There is a flower’ in 1985 at the invitation of George Guest, then organist and choir director of St John’s College, Cambridge. The words were written by fifteenth-century priest and poet John Audelay, who focuses on the imagery of a ‘Jesse Tree’, whose branches offer a sign of new life and were often depicted in medieval painting and stained glass. The melody effortlessly rises towards the middle of each verse before falling back down, much like the blooming and withering of a flower. Rutter takes us on a journey through different textures, with moments for solo voice juxtaposed with six-part chordal writing. Particularly effective is the orchestration of the fourth verse, where the upper voices depict flights of angels singing ‘Alleluia’ over the tune in the lower parts. [Programme note: Owain Park © 2019]
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The Gesualdo Six | Owain Park
www.thegesualdosix.co.uk

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The Gesualdo six are an exceptional group whom I have just discovered. It's a pity that I have not heard of them before. Such talent should be much better known.

[@daveboettcher6096]

I wish I could hear them live. Thank you.

[@susanbarganier2282]

Such a blessing! Praise God!

[@NCinNYC]

Beautiful. Those countertenors sound glorious. But the blend of all the voices is scrumptious.

[@JanUyttendaele]

Marvellous!

[@overwatchvoice-092]

its wonderful

[@margaretkuwata6794]

That ending chord-so satisfying!

[@Delcarme]

Can’t wait to hear this live !! 🎉 🇳🇿

[@clarissacorinnepianistsing7442]

You are fantastic singers !! Best whishes

[@JeanReneNoel]

Absolutely beautiful, as always!

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Maravilloso

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Beautiful recording!

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Have just discovered these guys. Amazing!!

[@mariahelenastracke9760]

Suave e intenso ao mesmo tempo! Maravilhoso!

[@Luca-gj9xn]

You're very good and Rutter is really brilliant. My choir sang Candlelight Carol during one of our last performances using a new arrangement. Write this in the search: you will surely like it. Corale Novarmonia - Candlelight Carol (J. Rutter)

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