Reflections on the Last Post

Composer: John Rutter

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“Reflections on the Last Post” by Howard J. Buss was inspired by The Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres, Belgium. It honors the thousands of soldiers who died to free Belgium from the Germans in WWI. The Last Post Ceremony was first held on July 1928 and has been performed every night since November 11, 1929 at the Menin Gate Memorial, except during the years of the German occupation of Ypres from May 20, 1940 to September 6, 1944. During the occupation the ceremony was continued at the Brookwood Military Cemetery in Surrey, England. The composition develops the “Last Post” bugle call, which is performed near the beginning of the ceremony. The work also has stirring sections signifying the youthfulness and vitality of those who fought and died on the Ypres battlefields.
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“Reflections on the Last Post” by Howard J. Buss was inspired by The Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres, Belgium. It honors the thousands of soldiers who died to free Belgium from the Germans in WWI. The Last Post Ceremony was first held on July 1928 and has been performed every night since November 11, 1929 at the Menin Gate Memorial, except during the years of the German occupation of Ypres from May 20, 1940 to September 6, 1944. During the occupation the ceremony was continued at the Brookwood Military Cemetery in Surrey, England. The composition develops the “Last Post” bugle call, which is performed near the beginning of the ceremony. The work also has stirring sections signifying the youthfulness and vitality of those who fought and died on the Ypres battlefields.
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About the Composer

John Rutter, born on September 24, 1945, in London, England, is a contemporary composer, conductor, and arranger, renowned for his significant contributions to choral music. He displayed musical talent early in life and received his education at Highgate School, where he was a chorister, and later at Clare College, Cambridge, where he studied music under the tutelage of Sir David Willcocks.

Rutter’s career is marked by his prolific output of choral compositions, which range from large-scale works to smaller-scale anthems and carols. His compositions often draw inspiration from traditional melodies and texts, which he blends with modern harmonies and arrangements, creating music that is both accessible and emotionally resonant.

In addition to his work as a composer, Rutter has made substantial contributions as a conductor and arranger. He has conducted many choirs and orchestras worldwide, including the Cambridge Singers, a professional chamber choir he founded in 1981. Under his direction, the Cambridge Singers have become internationally acclaimed for their recordings of choral music, including many of Rutter’s own compositions.

Throughout his career, Rutter’s music has garnered widespread popularity and has become a staple in the repertoire of choirs around the world. His compositions, such as the “Gloria” and “Requiem,” are frequently performed in concert halls and churches, and his arrangements of traditional carols are beloved by audiences during the holiday season.

John Rutter’s contributions to choral music have earned him numerous awards and honors, including several honorary degrees and appointments as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to music. He continues to compose, conduct, and advocate for the importance of choral music in the cultural landscape.

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