‘Reflections’ marks Sir John Rutter’s first purely orchestral album in 58 years, released in celebration of his birthday. Featuring Scottish pianist Steven Osborne and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the recording brings together three orchestral works – Celebration Overture, Four Miniatures and Cityscapes – alongside the premiere of Rutter’s Piano Concerto in four movements, also titled Reflections, and Elegy for piano and orchestra. | Decca Classics

Sir John Rutter has been appointed the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Artist Laureate. One of the UK’s most accomplished living composers and an icon of choral music, his appointment recognises his close relationship with the RPO spanning several decades, including composing, arranging, conducting, recording and programming. We'll be performing with John on Wednesday 5 November at St Paul's Cathedral as part of his 80th birthday celebrations, and December will see us return to the Royal Albert H