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The iconic British composer was joined on stage by Classic FM's very own John Suchet for an exploration of his life in music – and a bit of a surprise birthday celebration!
Composer John Rutter, whose choral works are performed around the world, spoke about his life and music with Classic FM's John Suchet. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Suchet, on stage at Bristol's Old Vic. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Suchet on stage in Bristol. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
The event was to mark the composer's 70th birthday, this September. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
There was even a birthday cake! Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
Members of the choir of Clare College, Cambridge – with which John Rutter is closely associated – performed on stage in Bristol. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay
John Rutter. Picture credit: Samuel Bay