Joy to the world - Lowell Mason, John Rutter (arr.), The Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia

’Joy to the world’ From ‘The John Rutter Christmas Album’ The definitive collection of John Rutter carols and arrangements Composer Lowell Mason Arrangement John Rutter Conductor John Rutter Choir The Cambridge Singers Orchestra City of London Sinfonia Buy, download or stream: Buy sheet music: Find more of the catalogue and curated playlists by subscribing to the channel: Social Media Links: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Website: Joy to the world John Rutter’s setting, made in 1981 at the request of his American publisher, was conceived as a tribute to the tune’s presumed Handelian parentage. LYRICS: Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room, And heav’n and nature sing. Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns! Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy. He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness And wonders of his love. Words: Isaac Watts (1674–1748) Music: Lowell Mason (1792–1872) arranged by John Rutter The John Rutter Christmas Album This album gathers together most of the carols composed by John Rutter over the years, plus a sprinkling of Rutter arrangements of traditional carols, grouped to form a programme which narrates, reflects upon, and celebrates the Christmas story. John Rutter, English composer and conductor, is associated with choral music throughout the world. His recordings with the Cambridge Singers (the professional chamber choir he set up in 1983) have reached a wide global audience, many of them featuring his own music in definitive versions. Among John’s best-known choral works are Gloria, Requiem, Magnificat, Mass of the Children, and Visions, together with many church anthems, choral songs and Christmas carols. Contact info@